We are very excited to share the recording of the live conversation between Zsofia Banuta and Elliott Goat, co-founders of Unhack Democracy, with Annelise Rile, professor of international law and an anthropologist at Northwestern University and creator of the Everyday Ambassador newsletter.
Together, we explored the emotional toll of authoritarianism, the neuroscience behind hope, and why civil society needs more vision, humor, and creativity—not just resistance.
From student-led protests in Serbia to AI-generated hopeful futures in Hungary, we unpacked real-world tactics for rewiring democracy from the inside out. You’ll hear how REWIRE is equipping the next generation of change-makers with the mindset and tools to move beyond burnout and build what comes next.
Watch the full conversation and let us know in the comments: what gives you hope right now?
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