Citizenville
How to Take the Town Square Digital and Reinvent Government
by:
Gavin Newsom
in:
Political Theory
Summary:
The book advocates for the transformation of government through the use of digital technology, drawing inspiration from social media and tech innovations to create a more interactive and responsive democracy. It presents a vision where citizens are empowered to participate directly in governance and problem-solving, leveraging the internet to foster collaboration between the public and government officials.
Key points:
1. Government as a Platform: Newsom wants to make government like a tech platform, letting people help improve public services for better innovation and efficiency.
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