The Useful Open Government Researcher

Résumé

[extract] Much has changed since I was first invited to give this talk. Some of the assumptions we’ve made have been turned upside down and each day brings with it surprises, including in our host country, France.
In these times of fake news, referendums, and so-called “post-truth politics” I want to make sure we know that we are working towards a common goal, in moving to more effective, responsive government and a more engaged public, whether that is through openness or other means. With the challenges of today’s world, I am left with two requests for you.
The first request is about the questions we ask and the evidence we pursue.
The second is about the theory we develop and how it can help to paint a vision or draw a roadmap to more open, pluralistic societies.