This article outlines concerns about micro-macro linkage and discusses the relevance of articulating interactions between deliberately designed forums and external publics. We present a schematic reconstruction of the dilemmas of conceiving inclusion holistically, as scholars become increasingly interested in finding ways to interact with wider audiences; and exerting influence over a larger group of people to counter the dysfunctional spread of disinformation, public-sphere disruption, and intolerant behaviours. We discuss some of the key implications of advancing research on deliberation in conjunction with everyday discussions of ordinary citizens, media-based communication, and the interplay of deliberative and non-deliberative practices.
