Polarization needs conversation: creating deliberative thinking environment through My Country Talks in Thailand.
Deliberation is typically employed to address difficult issues in society. Since 2021, Thailand has implemented Thailand Talks, an adaptation of the European-initiated My Country Talks platform, to encourage individuals to exchange their different viewpoints on public issues, with the aim of counter...
| Published in: | Innovation: The European Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 37; no. 3; pp. 874 - 898 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Sep2024
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