Sitra's challenge for Junction 2024 A thriving digital democracy requires smart digital tools for A: enabling citizen initiative, B: facilitating in depth automatically facilitated online discussions and C: other creative solutions for enhancing digital democracy.
Tinder for citizen initatives basically :DD
Background: In Finland’s digital age, citizens increasingly seek quick, online ways to participate in democracy, while decision-makers still favor face-to-face discussions—creating a gap in engagement. Innovative digital solutions could bridge this divide, fostering trust and improving online discourse with tools to detect misinformation. This hackathon invites participants to develop creative methods to strengthen democratic participation through digital innovation.