Towards a Global Referendum
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1. Scope & Legal Pathway This is about Peer Democracy’s purpose and authority to create change, defining the “what” and “how” in the real world. PD can be implemented both locally, regionally, and globally. The fact that global popular democracy is the goal is because it is lacking. All our major issues of destiny are … Read more
Our world is at a crossroads. We face planetary crises, from rising seas to burning forests, that our current political systems seem ill-equipped to handle. In the search for solutions, we often look ahead, towards new technologies and novel ideas. But sometimes, to truly understand the future of governance, we must first look back to … Read more
Equal Democracy (ED) can be viewed as a natural evolution of Direct democracy (DD). DD has proven to be a major step forward compared to representative systems. It gives citizens the power to vote directly on important issues rather than leaving decisions to elected officials. Switzerland’s version, for example, allows citizens to participate in referendums … Read more
Liberal democracy and bureaucracy are traditionally understood as a unified system. It means that political decisions and their execution are tightly interwoven. Yet, a closer look reveals that it consists of two distinct systems: The decision-making system — analyzed by theorists like Max Weber, Karl Marx, and J.S. Mill — has long been viewed as … Read more
Representative democracy has long been touted as the golden standard of modern governance. The shift from monarchies and feudal systems to parliaments was once considered a revolutionary leap ahead. This included congresses and elected heads of state. Yet there is a profound paradox hidden within this system. It still preserves hierarchical features. These features allow … Read more
A key element in Equal Democracy (ED) is the Benevolent AI—an assistant that improves each participant’s user experience. The assistant’s task is to make it easy for users to do right and hard to do wrong. ED is a way for users to express their personal opinions. The Benevolent AI won’t change that. It will … Read more
We can change the world now. For centuries, we’ve relied on political systems designed for top management of states that often fought against each other. During that time, global issues were minimal, and the resources were thought to be infinite. These old nation frameworks are not intended to tackle climate change, pandemics, mass migration, or … Read more
To counteract political extremism is a significant challenge to democratic societies. It’s crucial to design systems that promote fairness, inclusiveness, and stability. Equal Democracy (ED) aims to empower citizens while safeguarding the system against potential hijacking. This article outlines three key mechanisms within PD. Together they counteract extremism and ensure a fair and equal democratic … Read more
The dimensions of politics are many more than just Left or Right. Several political concepts become clearer when we put them in contrast. Let’s examine the pairs: Conservative – Radical, National – International, Autocracy – Democracy, and Populist – Elitist. The rise of nationalist populism poses significant challenges to global harmony and progress. Nationalist populism, … Read more
Tired of watching the world leaders fail to act on climate change? It’s time for us—the people of the world—to act by ourselves. For decades, international conferences came and went, treaties signed and forgotten, promises made and broken. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking, and the door to prevent catastrophic climate change is closing. – Stop! … Read more