*Act On sessions offer quarterly action-oriented get-togethers on a specific issue, between experts and an audience willing to DO something about it.*

A lot is going on around the world that shows just what democracy can degenerate into when used undemocratically: tyranny, fascism, oligarchy, etc. Is it all inevitable or are we, the demos, forgetting something?

With backgrounds in science, socio-ecological engagement, policy and tech, our hosts Elze Vermaas and Maria Koomen have been reflecting deeply on how to inject a citizen reset into the workings of democracy. Are we fit enough to listen, engage, disagree, make wise collective decisions? Are we well informed? Can we hold our representatives accountable? In our busy, distractible times it's on us to train our democratic fitness. 

If you're under the impression that you can't achieve much, persuade a soul or make any difference, join this session and reclaim your citizen power. Together we'll proactively flex our democratic muscles.

What we will do:

2-2:30 pm: Welcome, introduction and setting the tone
2.30-3 pm: Presentations by the hosts on online ecosystems & on democratic abundance and accessibility
3-4 pm: Two smaller groups are deep at work to reflect on personal and collective experiences, expand perspectives and ground us in action with conviction 
4-4.30 pm: We come together with actions to take on. We leave the space with concrete actions at hand and a group of people to come back to 

* Library & Media resources to come 

** Lunch option available before the session