National Issues Forum
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National Issues Forum or NIF, is a method for deliberative democracy in the USA.
experts knowledge
In NIF, ex4pert knowledge is introduced (and framed ) by a book which is prepared by the comity or other agency. The book describe 3-4 options to solve an issue[1]
At the begging, a short movie that explain the issue is introduced[2]
Psychological Settings
facilitators charge participants to listen with respect; to consider all perspectives, including those that different from their own; and to seek common ground.
Participation
They encourage everybody to participate.
Learning
People are encouraged to tell a their story in the issue, to get people engage the issue (story telling).