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Democracy was never originally about which party or politician to vote for
In our lifetimes we’ve come to know democracy as a tool by which to vote for politicians. That wasn’t the original idea.
The original idea was to have people vote on an issue and the majority would rule and the decision would be made.
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The Theoretical Frameworks of Direct Democracy in the United States
This article takes a looks at what theoretical models for Direct Democracy exist already in the United States. It’s generated by AI from Google. The models have been created by anti Direct Democracy proponents, since the arguments focus on perception of what they might see as negative aspects to Direct Democracy. For each of the risk factors identified below, there are ways to mitigate risk, such as the way Switzerland has had implemented for generations. But lets take a look and see..
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Hubs: What are they? How do they work?
NOTE : THIS PAGE HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED HERE A hub is an entity that uses our democracy software for its own purposes. A hub enables a group of people, from a small community group all the way up to many millions in size, to manage it’s own decisions democratically and fairly. A hub could represent…
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Platform begins availability
Today we begin platform availability for democratic decision making. We aren’t coming with a magic solution. There’s no immediate solution to governance issues, because the only long term solution to those issues, is to give people the power instead of just a few. That will not happen quickly. This is the first public step. The…
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What do you get for pretending the danger to society is not real?
Harmlessly passing your time in the grassland awayOnly dimly aware of a certain unease in the airYou better watch outThere may be dogs aboutI’ve looked over Jordan and I have seenThings are not what they seem What do you get for pretending the danger’s not real?Meek and obedient you follow the leaderDown well trodden corridors…
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There’s too many men, too many people, making too many problems
Its as relevant as it always was. This is the Land Of Confusion I must′ve dreamed a thousand dreams, been haunted by a million screams But I can hear the marching feet, they’re moving into the street Now did you read the news today?, They say the danger′s gone away But I can see the…
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The Interplay of Personal Opinion and Democratic Processes
Democracy, at its core, is a system built upon the principle of informed consent. Citizens, through the process of voting, collectively decide the direction of their society. This process hinges on the ability of each individual to form their own opinions, based on available information, and express them through their vote. However, the relationship between personal opinion and democracy is complex and often misunderstood.
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No politician has ever given power to the people
We asked AI the following question: has there ever been a politician elected who promised to hand over all the power to the people and got elected on that basis and then actually did hand the power over to the people?
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The Myth of Stupidity: Apathy, Not Ignorance
The pervasive belief that “most people are stupid” is a dangerous oversimplification. While individual intelligence varies, the perception of widespread stupidity often stems from a misunderstanding of human behavior, specifically the role of emotional responses, particularly apathy, in shaping decisions and actions. This article will explore how apathy, rather than a lack of intelligence, frequently underlies behaviors interpreted as “stupid,” challenging the common misconception.
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The Wisdom of the Crowd vs. The Pronouncements of the Powerful
Direct democracy isn’t about chaos; it’s about harnessing the combined brainpower of a nation to build a better future. How can we empower citizens to participate meaningfully in shaping their own lives and communities?