{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Philanthropy & Democracy","description":"In this episode we unpick the complex relationship between philanthropy and democracy. Does philanthropy undermine democracy, or strengthen it? Do we need to make philanthropy itself more democratic? And if so, how? Including: Does philanthropy automatically introduce a \u201cplutocratic bias\u201d into public discourse and policy? Is lack of transparency a particular issue? Does the trend towards using structures like LLCs exacerbate this problem? Does the ability of individuals at any level of wealth to associate within civil society lead to the dangers of \u201cfaction\u201d - with minority groups able to exert an undue negative influence on the democratic system? How does this relate to digitally-enabled conspiracy groups like QAnon? Does perpetuity in philanthropy result in intergenerational injustice as a result of the \u201cdead hand of the donor\u201d? What role does philanthropy play in giving voice and power to marginalised groups and thus overcoming \u201cthe tyranny of the majority\u201d in a democracy? How does civil society campaigning and advocacy strengthen democracy? What role can philanthropy play in the countering disinformation and online extremism that has tarnished the public sphere? Can philanthropic support for public interest journalism bolster democracy? Can big money philanthropy be justified on the grounds of its ability to drive innovation & \u201cdiscovery\u201d? What role does philanthropy play in enabling a \u201cbattle of Ideas\u201d, and is this to the benefit or detriment of democracy? Is voluntary action a \u201cnursery school of democracy\u201d, as many have argued? Do we need to democratise philanthropy itself? Does this need to be with respect to donors or recipients, or both? What models are there for doing so?   Related Links: Giving Thought blog \u201cDoes Philanthropy Help or Hinder Democracy?\u201d Giving Thought discussion paper, \u201cFrom the Margins to the Mainstream: Philanthropy & Social Movements Furthering Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Society\u201d Rhod\u2019s Cass Business School Master\u2019s course lecture on \u201cPrinciples of Philanthropy Policymaking\u201d Stanford Social Innovation Review, \u201cHow Can Philanthropy Help Rehabilitate US Democracy?\u201d Rob Reich\u2019s book \u201cJust Giving: Why Philanthropy is Failing Democracy and How it Can Do Better\u201d Sir Arthur Hobhouse\u2019s book \u201cThe Dead Hand\u201d Giving Thought podcast interviews with Rob Reich, Lucy Bernholz, Sameer Padania, Paul Vallely and Rose Longhurst. Giving Thought deep-dives on philanthropy and structure; philanthropy, risk and innovation; philanthropy diversity & inclusion; Effective Altruism; philanthropy and the welfare state ","author_name":"Giving Thought","author_url":"https:\/\/www.cafonline.org\/about-us\/","html":"