Posted: Sep 19, 2013 4:34 am
Veenet wrote:Can we use this amazing new technology called the internet in order to look after ourselves as a collective opposed to having rulers govern decisions on our behalf that effect the whole planet?
First, I'd want to know a bit more detail than, "Use the Internet to look after ourselves." Seems a bit ... sketchy as plans go.
Second, are the only choices available really "Use the Internet to look after ourselves." or "Have rulers make decisions on our behalf that effect the whole planet."? That's it? Either one or the other?
If what you are advocating here is a more direct form of democracy, then it's an interesting idea. I would certainly agree that the innovations and advances in communications and information technology made over the last few decades make such a project more possible than it was previously. I'd need much more specific information before I could decide if what you are proposing is desirable.