What if everything you think you know about civic engagement is stuck in the past—and the real power lies in everyday actions between elections, not just in the voting booth or the halls of government?

In this revealing episode of The Tech Humanist Show, host Kate O’Neill sits down with Mila Atmos—creator of the Future Hindsight podcast—to explore how technology, culture, and ordinary people are reshaping the future of democracy. Drawing from her own journey across continents, Mila shares eye-opening insights on what it truly means to be a “global citizen” and how shifting social contexts and digital tools are breaking down (and sometimes reinforcing) barriers to community and civic action.

Topics Covered:

Concept of Global Citizenship
Formation of Community Awareness
Technology and Community Building
The Birth and Focus of “Future Hindsight” Podcast
Citizen Change Makers
Technology’s Role in Civic Engagment
Information Asymmetry and Media ConsumptionZ
Cross-Cultural Civic Engagement Insights
The Role of Place and In-Person Engagement
Envisioning Future-Ready Cities
Content Creation and Fostering Dialogue
Responsible Consumption and Civic Duty


Connect with Mila Atmos
Instagram: @milaatmos
LinkedIn: @milaatmos