Representative Democracy

Revolutionary Rethinking Democracy

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Decision Game and Power Game - the two functions in democracy that calls for a revolutionary separation.

Do you trust your government to make rational decisions?

Most of us know something is fundamentally wrong. I argue the flaw is inherited: our “modern” democracy is built on the blueprint of the kingdom it replaced. It forces the noble Decision Game (collective good) to constantly battle the selfish Power Game (personal gain).

When decisions are made for strategic advantage rather than public interest, the whole system breaks. We watch politics as entertainment while the real work crumbles.

Read my latest post on why we must perform “systemic surgery” to save democracy by eliminating the quest for power.

The Dangerous Myth About Democracy

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The Dangerous Myth About Democracy

There is a dangerous myth about democracy that slowness has an eigenvalue. The slow movement is an initiative that advocates for a slower pace of modern life. It encourages individuals to embrace a more thoughtful and deliberate approach. It was an offshoot of the slow food movement, which began in 1986 as a protest against … Read more

Representative Democracy Carries a Seed of Dictatorship

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Representative Democracy inherits the Hierarchy

North Korea holds elections. On election day, citizens line up at the polling stations, turnout approaches almost 100 percent, and a parliament is duly elected. Then the people go home, and for the next five years power is exercised from the top. We laugh at that. But look at what the system does, not at … Read more