Can The Blockchain Empower A More Democratic Economy?
If the blockchain can keep a record of transactions, can it also help guide them toward a more democratic economy?
Tag: democracy
The Future of Democracy
“The difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a dictatorship you don’t have to waste your time voting” – Charles Bukowski
Almost Democracy
The following is a chapter from Money, Sex, Power & Faith. Order your copy in paperback or for Kindle! “We are usually told that democracy originated in ancient Athens— like science, or philosophy, it was a Greek invention. It’s never entirely clear what this is supposed to mean. Are we supposed …
Is America Ready to Be a Democracy Yet?
After 240 years of living under a republic, is America more prepared to participate in an actual democracy? In 1776, a republic was a far cry better than a kingdom, yet the founding fathers agreed that a true democracy would be too unruly. When the 91 members of Congress, representing …
It’s My Fault Trump Is The New President
There are a few reasons I blame myself for America moving into the Trump era. First and foremost, other than a short series of blogs I managed to get into The Huffington Post, I didn’t do much to warn people of the impending possibility of America completely embracing an oligarchy …