app01 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:10:18 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tech Transforms - Episodes Tagged with “Publicpolicy” https://techtransforms.fireside.fm/tags/publicpolicy Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 -0400 Global technology is changing the way we live. Critical government decisions affect the intersection of technology advancement and human needs. This podcast talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping the landscape to understand how they are leveraging technology to solve complex challenges while also meeting the needs of today's modern world. en-us episodic Tech Transforms, brought to you by Owl Cyber Defense, talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping government technology. Carolyn Ford Global technology is changing the way we live. Critical government decisions affect the intersection of technology advancement and human needs. This podcast talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping the landscape to understand how they are leveraging technology to solve complex challenges while also meeting the needs of today's modern world. no Carolyn Ford Galadrielford@gmail.com Episode 128: AI, Agentic Systems, and Rebuilding Digital Democracy https://techtransforms.fireside.fm/128 86223265-2eec-4ddf-9471-59cf3a2b4663 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:30:00 -0400 Carolyn Ford full Carolyn Ford What if technology could make democracy more transparent, accessible, and accountable? In this episode of Tech Transforms, Carolyn Ford sits down with Ramon Perez, Founder of the Digital Democracy Project, to explore how AI, secure mobile voting technology, and verified citizen engagement are giving voters new ways to understand legislation and communicate directly with their elected representatives. Together, they examine the opportunities and challenges of using technology to strengthen civic participation while keeping human judgment at the center of the democratic process. 50:37 no <p>In this episode of <strong>Tech Transforms</strong>, Carolyn Ford sits down with Ramon Perez, Executive Director of the Digital Democracy Project to explore how emerging technologies could fundamentally reshape democratic participation. Drawing on his background in AI, public policy, and military service, Ramon shares how secure mobile voting, blockchain, digital identity verification, and artificial intelligence are being combined to give citizens a more direct voice in the legislative process.</p> <p>The discussion examines why traditional methods of contacting elected officials often fall short, how AI can make complex legislation more understandable without replacing human judgment, and why transparency and accountability are essential to rebuilding trust in government. Ramon also demonstrates the Digital Democracy platform, showing how verified citizens can review legislation, access AI-assisted bill summaries, track how lawmakers vote, and compare those votes against the preferences of their constituents.</p> <p>Rather than replacing representative democracy, the conversation explores how technology can augment it—creating better-informed citizens, more accountable leaders, and new opportunities for meaningful civic participation. Whether you're interested in AI, cybersecurity, public policy, or the future of democratic institutions, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at how technology can be used for the public good.</p> <p>Show Notes:<br> Book: The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowicki<br> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-perez-97a87a41/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-perez-97a87a41/</a><br> Links: <a href="https://digitaldemocracyproject.org/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://digitaldemocracyproject.org/</a> </p> democracy, cyberdense, owlcyberdefense, public policy, transparency In this episode of Tech Transforms, Carolyn Ford sits down with Ramon Perez, Executive Director of the Digital Democracy Project to explore how emerging technologies could fundamentally reshape democratic participation. Drawing on his background in AI, public policy, and military service, Ramon shares how secure mobile voting, blockchain, digital identity verification, and artificial intelligence are being combined to give citizens a more direct voice in the legislative process.

The discussion examines why traditional methods of contacting elected officials often fall short, how AI can make complex legislation more understandable without replacing human judgment, and why transparency and accountability are essential to rebuilding trust in government. Ramon also demonstrates the Digital Democracy platform, showing how verified citizens can review legislation, access AI-assisted bill summaries, track how lawmakers vote, and compare those votes against the preferences of their constituents.

Rather than replacing representative democracy, the conversation explores how technology can augment it—creating better-informed citizens, more accountable leaders, and new opportunities for meaningful civic participation. Whether you're interested in AI, cybersecurity, public policy, or the future of democratic institutions, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at how technology can be used for the public good.

Show Notes:
Book: The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowicki
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-perez-97a87a41/
Links: https://digitaldemocracyproject.org/

]]> In this episode of Tech Transforms, Carolyn Ford sits down with Ramon Perez, Executive Director of the Digital Democracy Project to explore how emerging technologies could fundamentally reshape democratic participation. Drawing on his background in AI, public policy, and military service, Ramon shares how secure mobile voting, blockchain, digital identity verification, and artificial intelligence are being combined to give citizens a more direct voice in the legislative process.

The discussion examines why traditional methods of contacting elected officials often fall short, how AI can make complex legislation more understandable without replacing human judgment, and why transparency and accountability are essential to rebuilding trust in government. Ramon also demonstrates the Digital Democracy platform, showing how verified citizens can review legislation, access AI-assisted bill summaries, track how lawmakers vote, and compare those votes against the preferences of their constituents.

Rather than replacing representative democracy, the conversation explores how technology can augment it—creating better-informed citizens, more accountable leaders, and new opportunities for meaningful civic participation. Whether you're interested in AI, cybersecurity, public policy, or the future of democratic institutions, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at how technology can be used for the public good.

Show Notes:
Book: The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowicki
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-perez-97a87a41/
Links: https://digitaldemocracyproject.org/

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