Thousands of social polls on X suggest that Trump is leading the election race by a landslide. While many recognize the bias in these polls, there’s an unexpected—and fascinating—twist, reminiscent of Asimov’s sci-fi. Informal political polls have grown in popularity on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. For instance, one such poll, conducted recently … Continue reading "Can public support for US presidential candidates be accurately estimated by correcting biases in social polls published on X?"
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CommunityClick-Virtual: Supporting Inclusive Participation during Online Public Engagement Events
CommunityClick-Virtual: Supporting Inclusive Participation during Online Public Engagement Events Public engagement is paramount for participatory democracy. For decades, traditional methods, such as town halls, public forums, and workshops have remained the modus operandi for public engagement. The goal of these engagements is to ensure inclusivity of public participation so that decision-makers can engage, exchange thoughts, … Continue reading "CommunityClick-Virtual: Supporting Inclusive Participation during Online Public Engagement Events"
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