Just like any social innovation, democracy is liable to change and make improvements over the course of time. Today, our democratic systems have the unique opportunity to be greatly enhanced by modern advancements in [...]
So we have declared a climate emergency…now what? Over the past decade communities have become more and more concerned about climate change and have tried to come at it from every way that they [...]
Climate change is an emergency, but to most people, it seems to feel more like a pesky problem that someone else needs to solve. It isn’t something that feels personal, urgent or fixable. It is [...]
Are you concerned about the state of democracy? Have you thought about how internet technology could be used to improve things? Would you like to being a part of a reaching, multi-national effort to [...]
A Way Forward in the Gun Control Debate The February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland Florida has reignited the gun control debate in the United States. The question [...]
More Than Money: While bitcoin is seeing steady decline, blockchain, the technology behind it, is only growing For months, talk around bitcoin and so called cryptocurrencies has dominated the financial and technology sectors. Last year, [...]
Crowds are not necessarily wise; nor are they necessarily evil. The internet has ways of connecting us in virtual crowds that can bring out the best and the worst of groupthink. Chris Hedges in Death [...]
When any group is faced with a large decision or set of decisions, it’s important to ensure that those decisions are being made by the people with the most knowledge and experience on each issue. [...]
According to the results of a Pew Research study released in 2017, only 18 percent of Americans trust the government. In the survey, 15 percent of respondents said they can trust the government in [...]
3 insights for online engagers facing demanding crowds Consider the following: Sludge, wastewater, and their unglamorous odours. Not very attractive realities, in all certainty; and surely ones that we all want to keep out [...]