Information, Values & Democratic Tools and Processes- July 24, 2007 In the discussion last night on Networks, I introduced the concept of a matrix of information and values. You can see this matrix by clicking on the link below: Download file The question I raised during the discussion was how...http://www.extremedemocracy.com/archives/2007/07/information_val.html Networks- July 24, 2007 Diversity plus freedom creates inequality, and the greater the diversity, the more extreme the inequality. Clay Shirky Power law N = cn What factors control the rank When is the power law important When is the power law not important...http://www.extremedemocracy.com/archives/2007/07/networks.html Deep Confidence in the People- July 24, 2007 Whats your definition of extreme democracy Our republic and the founders distrust of the people has been documented. What do you mean by deep trust in the people Its been my observation that it takes at least two of the...http://www.extremedemocracy.com/archives/2007/07/deep_confidence.html Setting Happiness as a National Goal by Richard Layard- July 2, 2007 The best society is the one where the people are happiest, and the best policy is the one that produces the greatest happiness. So argued great eighteenth century thinkers like Jeremy Bentham, and their admirable views did much to inspire...http://www.extremedemocracy.com/archives/2007/07/setting_happine.html Structure for Extreme Democracy- July 2, 2007 It seems to be that the structure for extreme democracy is composed of principles, goals, systems & tools, and applications. We have in our definition of our American democracy of, by and for the people. While Ive said this...http://www.extremedemocracy.com/archives/2007/07/structure_for_e.html One World, Indivisible by John Renesch- July 2, 2007 Abraham Lincolns famous 1858 speech emphasized "a house divided against itself cannot stand words that also come to mind as I was pondering the excess divisiveness so prevalent in my country today. We are presently building silos of ideologies,...http://www.extremedemocracy.com/archives/2007/07/one_world_indiv.html |