Can a small citizen deliberation have more impact than a giant one?
Among the many trends I see in my work on democratic innovation I highlight two here, one in Canada, one in the …
Sense-making – together and apart
Moment to moment we are each trying to make or maintain our sense of what’s real, what’s important, what’s going on. We …
How to be collectively wise
Collective wisdom – and collective folly – are not esoteric abstractions. Collective wisdom is simply our ability to take into account what …
Wise Democracy Card Decks are now available
Printed card decks for our Wise Democracy Pattern Language (version 2.0) are now available for purchase in boxed sets with 96 pattern …
Six Sources of Governance
Governance actually involves more than governMENT. Here we explore six approaches to getting things done together as whole communities and societies: Shared …
A short ask for support
Dear friends, The unique gift of our work at the Co-Intelligence Institute is clarifying the nature of collective folly and collective wisdom, …
Extinction-level issues and wise democracy
Crises that could cause human extinction or civilizational collapse are (perhaps arguably) the most important issues we face. Efforts to create a …
Inclusive networks are shaping our lives right now. Are they governance?
Increasingly, networks that embrace diverse sectors and stakeholders are working together on shared issues and goals at all levels of society. They …
Reality, truth and consequences
Truth and reality are not as obvious and easily established as we might think – especially in a world of diverse perspectives, …
A critical shift in our view of democracy
Most people realize that democracy is in crisis. They understand that we need to make it more just, principled, participatory, fair and …