Politics in the age of social media can often be angry and divisive. And many people feel their voices aren’t being heard by those in power. But Polis is an online platform that’s trying to make democracy work better. It helps people to reach a consensus even on very polarising issues. We visit Taiwan where it’s been used to draft more than 20 laws and regulations. And in the UK, we see how Polis is helping to sort out difficult local issues.
Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter: Carl Miller
Produced by Shiroma Silva and Richard Kenny for the BBC World Service.
Picture: Getty Images
