Chapter 14

Question 1

public deliberation

Answer 1

a form of communication that features “open spaces for citizens to come together, good and fair information to help structure the conversation, and skilled facilitators to guide the process

Question 2

what is the goal of public deliberation?

Answer 2

to consider other perspectives

Question 3

wicked problem

Answer 3

problems that have no technical solutions, primarily because they involve competing underlying values and paradoxes that require either tough choices between opposing goods or innovative ideas that can transcend the inherent tensions

Question 4

example of a wicked problem

Answer 4

privacy of personal information on social media

Question 5

examples of public deliberation speeches

Answer 5

speeches on the future of healthcare, on climate change solutions, business meetings

Question 6

tips for facilitating dialogue

Answer 6

-preparing dialogue questions in advance
-ask open-ended questions
-pause for participation
-encourage wide participation
-actively ask for opposing viewpoints