14. Democracy

Democracy is widely perceived to be failing, or to be inadequate in the face of global threats. What options are there for improving democracy?

(Additional explanations and links to suitable resources will be added as this project proceeds.)

Navigation aides:

• Top-level syllabus areas
• Project scope and structure

Resources providing an overall introduction to democracy:

• (List pending)

14.1 Technocracy and democracy

14.2 The separation of powers

14.3 Proactive vigilance

14.4 Failure modes of democracy

14.5 Deliberative democracy

14.6 Enhancing democracy with AI

14.7 The role of career politicians

14.8 Beyond party politics

14.9 Toward superdemocracy

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