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Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs and Issues**: The project investigates the effects of social networks on democratic debate culture, which is a critical societal issue in the digital age. It aims to provide strategic recommendations for regulating technology companies and improving platform design to enhance democratic debates[1][4].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By promoting healthier online discourse and combating disinformation, the project can contribute to a more informed and engaged citizenry, which can improve the overall quality of life in a democratic society[1][4].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The project involves participatory formats like Citizen Labs to engage the public and gather feedback, which helps in creating more inclusive and democratic digital engagement processes. This can lead to positive changes in how democracy functions in the digital era[1][4].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The FZI's work on digital citizen participation and democracy aims to benefit society as a whole by making digital participation more visible, tangible, and effective. This can enhance community well-being by fostering more resilient and inclusive democracies[4].