Involve
Simon Burall is a prominent leader in the fields of public engagement and ethics in technology, currently serving as Co Chair of the RSA Advisory Group on AI and Ethics, where Simon oversees citizen juries focused on AI's impact in criminal justice and democratic processes. As a Senior Associate and Director at Involve, Simon is responsible for the strategic direction and financial management of the organization, while also leading initiatives to enhance citizen participation in science and technology. Simon has held various influential roles, including Programme Director at Sciencewise and Chair of Democratic Audit, contributing to national economic policy engagement and oversight of democracy audits in the UK. Simon's extensive educational background includes degrees from the University of Cambridge and SOAS University of London.
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Involve
We’re the UK’s public participation charity. We work towards creating a more vibrant democracy, with people at the heart of decision-making. We know that politics often does not work as it should, leaving people and politicians feeling divided, distrustful and powerless. We demonstrate how democracy can be different. We support people and decision-makers to work together to solve our biggest challenges. Our mission is to develop, support and campaign for new ways of involving people in the decisions that affect their lives.