Democracy 2.0 - Opening the Black Boxes of Government

Posted by Paul Raven @ 19-11-2006 in Essays • Technology •

Modern communication technologies such as the internet are providing new tools and channels for citizens to use in their interaction with governments - and vice versa. Is it time for citizens and governments alike to accept the changed landscape of politics, and begin opening up the ’source code’ of democracy to closer inspection?

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The Demise of the Demagogue

Posted by Paul Raven @ 07-11-2006 in Essays •

In fifty year’s time, people will look back and laugh at us for a lot of reasons. Apart from the fashions (“d00d, those jeans, like WTF!!!1!1”), what gets the biggest chuckles will surely be the hopelessly outdated concept of representative democracy.

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Iraq Election Results

Posted by Paul Raven @ 21-12-2005 in General •

Iraq’s Election Results:

Democratic elctions in Iraq; a shining example of peace, freedom and the westernisation of the middle East…if you believe George, Tony and friends. Here’s what the Independent has to say regarding the freshly counted results: Continue reading “Iraq Election Results”

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