Category: Values

  • One X is not enough to determine your future.

    One X is not enough to determine your future.

    So what next? TL;DR: Democracy is being updated at https://rep.roundbear.org — the world’s first online peer-to-peer governance platform. Get involved. Ultimately, after the denial and amazement, this is our opportunity to make Great Britain do bold, brilliant, and inspiring things. We have no one holding us back, and no one to blame. The future is ours to…

  • 8 ways online democracy changes everything.

    8 ways online democracy changes everything.

    The chances are you’re not going to get the MP you voted for — but that might not matter for very much longer. There is a quiet revolution taking place in democracy, bringing new thinking to how we take decisions together. For the first time ever, what you want — your preferences, values, and ideas — can be heard locally, nationally,…

  • 7 steps to a political system we can all be proud of

    7 steps to a political system we can all be proud of

    One of the worst things about elections is that we all go along with a lie which none of us believe:  “This is the best we can do.”   We can do far better, and if you’ve ever shouted at the radio or watched the Leaders Debate without believing that they are amongst the smartest people…

  • We’re for  .everyone

    We’re for .everyone

    You may have read Martha Lane-Fox‘s call for: A new institution could be the catalyst we need to shape the world we want to live in and Britain’s role in that world. Today, we’re letting big commercial technology platforms shape much of our digital lives, dominating the debate about everything from online privacy to how…

  • De-klein in economic values.

    De-klein in economic values.

    The number of Germans who see growth as very important was down 14% compared with two years ago. The proportion of Germans who highly value money and possessions also dropped. Nearly two-thirds disagreed with the idea that a higher income could increase their quality of life. Many Germans now value protection of the environment over…