The Science and Practice of Democratic Resilience

Daniel Kondor from the Complexity Science Hub is part of the research team that is developing models to make societal instability measurable and provide systematic background for intervention. This is illustrated by the work of Peter Turchin, Chief Sientist at the Hub who received global attention for his research that predicted rising social tensions in the USA years in advance, manifesting in an increase of politically-motivated violence, such as the attack on the Capitol on January 6th 2021. Find out where the Complexity Science Hub team sees the most pressing areas of concern right now.

Marla Luther and Sonja Jöchtl from Love Politics work every day on one core question: how can we sort through the complexity and make politics better reflect our societies’ needs and how can we remove the toxic and add some love? Love Politics is a non-partisan, non-profit organisation that equips newcomers from all walks of life to politics with the tools, knowledge, and an expert network they need to make the work of politics truly impactful. A new programme cycle is launching soon, and if you're considering making the leap yourself, you will learn how to apply.

In this lively conversation, we bring together data and practice: How do political and social conditions impact the resilience of democracies? What are the warning signs – and what can individuals new to the field of politics do to keep democracy alive?