The book starts with an understanding of the way in which we got into the current problems. Having a problem is having something to do: so it is about the possibilities to shape the world and the decisions that are necessary for doing so. And it is about the „we“, hence the structure of human societies in relation to such decisions. Such decisions are never simply private, but...
Just shortly need to save the world / before I take the flight to you / have to check 148 mails / who knows what happens next / because it happens so much / Just shortly have to save the world / right afterwards I’m back with you... These song lines by Tim Bendzko (2011, originally in German) ironically take up the idea of “saving the world” at...
The one-pager Besides the posts here on the blog, see the one-page description of Civil democracy and the Global Sustainability Council. The brochure The next level of entry is the 20-page brochure that is available here on the website. The book A more complete introduction is given in the Civil democracy book (paperback, 136 pages). It is available as paperback, 6x9" hardcover, and ebook. The reader A edited...
Making collective decisions is not easy, and the larger the collective the more difficult. But efficient collective decision-making processes are a huge public good. In the long run, everyone benefits. They are, however, not a matter of course. They do not emerge automatically. Although some rather efficient procedures have such a long history that they are sometimes seen as being "naturally" given, all collective decision-making processes have to...
