Why do politicians keep kicking the can down the road? Terry discusses a practical route beyond elections: jury-like citizen bodies with real public power.
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At TED Democracy Philadelphia, Terry Bouricius made the case for replacing elected lawmakers with citizens chosen by lot. Pew’s account of the event called it perhaps “the most audacious idea of all.”
Terry Bouricius Had “the Most Audacious Idea of All” at TED Democracy Read Post »
On June 13, 2026, Terry spoke at TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, bringing his argument for sortition and democracy without politicians to a wider audience.
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Terry has been selected to give a TED Talk as part of TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, a national conversation about the future of democracy.
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Terry joined Scott Rank on the History Unplugged podcast to discuss ancient Athens, sortition, citizens’ assemblies, and the case for democracy without politicians.