A Book & Concepts Discussion Series
Paul Schumann – CenTexWFS
Taylor Willingham – Texas Forums
Jon Lebkowsky – Extreme Democracy
Paul Schumann
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Futurist
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Innovation Consultant
Extreme Democracy Discussion Series
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Explore the principles & technologies
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Explore how they are affecting our
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Social change efforts
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Democracy
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Upcoming election
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Explore the future of democracy
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To learn from each other
How?
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The book as a guide
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12 online interactive discussions
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Extreme Democracy blog ()
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Networking ()
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Documents
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Texas Forums blog ()
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Survey ()
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Wiki
Democracy?
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Representative (republic)
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Liberal Democracy
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Direct Democracy
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Socialist Democracy
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Anarchist Democracy
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Sortition
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Tribal Democracy
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Consensus Democracy
Source: Wikipedia
Of the people, by the people and for the people.
The doctrine of popular sovereignty
Platform for Extreme Democracy Discussion
First Democracy Principles
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Freedom from tyranny
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Harmony
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The rule of law
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Natural equality
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Citizen wisdom
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Reasoning without knowledge
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Education
Democracy in America
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Equality
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The tyranny of the majority
The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism
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A market economy (capitalism)
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A polity respectful of individual to life, liberty & happiness (democracy)
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A system of cultural institutions moved by the ideals of liberty and justice for all (pluralism)
A Balanced System
Next Week
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June 25: Overview and History of Development of Extreme Democracy
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Interview and discussion with Jon Lebkowsky