If democracy is under threat today, what might it look like tomorrow? In this episode we continue our discussion with Anniina leiviskä and Tuija Kasa to discuss the current state of Democracy. Anniina Leiviskä, Associate Professor at the University of Oulu, studies the role of education in addressing polarization and strengthening democratic dialogue. Tuija Kasa, a researcher at the University of Helsinki, has just completed her doctoral dissertation Unveiling Injustices, where she argues that the lack of Human Rights Education poses a real threat to democracy. Leiviskä and Kasa have also co-authored the book: Democratic Education in the age of Polarisation (Gaudeamus 2025).In this episode we turn our attention towards the future. We ask: What are the most urgent threats facing democratic systems? Could alternative models like deliberative democracy, citizens’ councils, or epistocracy strengthen participation — or do they risk deepening inequality? How can civic education, fact-checking, or informed voting initiatives renew democratic trust? We also consider how emerging technologies like AI could shape decision-making, citizenship, and global governance.Finally, Anniina and Tuija share their utopian ideas: What would an ideal democracy look like in the years to come? Which principles and structures could help us build a more just, inclusive, and effective democratic system for the future?Global Visions is a non-profit association based in Helsinki, Finland with the purpose of bringing people and organisations together and developing ideas aimed at building a better world.Follow and learn more:Instagram: @globalvisionsry Bluesky: globalvisions.bsky.social TikTok: @globalvisionsry LinkedIn: Global Visions See our panels on YouTube: GlobalVisionsry More information: www.globalvisions.fi/enOur music is licensed from Premium Beat.

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