Shifting strategically to catalytic action
When non-linear, far from equilibrium dynamics accelerate, it may be time to let go of some of our linear responses and become …
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 …
Remarkable ! How to actually design a wiser democracy…
We invite you to join our crowdfunding campaign for an important project that will help everyone participate in co-creating wiser democracies – …
My vision of a 3D wise democracy – in 3 diagrams
We can work towards a vision of a “wise” democracy just as we can work towards a vision of a “just” society. …
A wise – or wiser? – democracy? – Part 2
In January 2016 I wrote a blog post wondering if calling my democratic vision “a wise democracy” reifies something that is actually …
Using a few million dollars to transform American political culture
What high-leverage initiatives can we imagine that could embed wisdom-producing dialogue and deliberation – among citizens, stakeholders, and/or public officials – deeply …
Early Reflections on Co-Intelligent Activism
The co-intelligence work emerged from my life-long activist concerns for the world. I’ve written a lot about co-intelligent activism and just recently …
Pros, cons and the liberation potential of random selection
Today elections are more manipulated spectacle than enforcing the real answerability of elected governments. Existing political systems make wise decision-making highly unlikely. …
A new participatory Co-Intelligence Institute is emerging…
Dear friends, I am excited to share with you some developments from a series of nine virtual meetings over six weeks in …
Climate action: Left, Right, Left, Right….
Ironically, while the climate movement is still too white, it is also way too liberal. When the future of civilization is at …