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Explore a conference talk that analyzes the structural problems behind failed online discussions on controversial topics and presents a Git-based solution for improving digital discourse. Learn about the challenges facing democratic discourse in digital spaces and how poor online discussion culture threatens democratic institutions while potentially supporting authoritarian tendencies. Discover the "fair-debate" prototype system that automatically breaks down text contributions into individually referenceable sentences that can be answered separately, preserving original context throughout discussions. Understand how Git repositories can track all participants' contributions to prevent manipulation and ensure platform neutrality. Examine the structural reasons why online discussions about controversial topics rarely proceed satisfactorily, moving beyond attributing failures solely to participants' simplicity or malice. Gain insights into how technical solutions can address fundamental problems in digital communication and democratic participation. The presentation, delivered in German by Carsten Knoll at the Datenspuren conference, offers both theoretical analysis of online discourse problems and practical technical approaches to creating more constructive digital debate environments.
