FUTURE DEMOCRACY HUB
In XR we are calling for a transformation in our democracy to facilitate the necessary policies to address the climate and ecological emergency for all of us.
This transformation, to be successful, we believe requires new democratic tools to be embedded into the DNA of the culture at all levels from local communities to the highest levels of government.
The Future Democracy Hub is a central location and resource to support this transformation and all those who want to take an active part in it. If you want to know how to begin TODAY, read on
RADICAL
INCLUSIVITY
ACTIVE
LISTENING
TRUST
“You never change things by fighting against the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the old model obsolete.” Buckminster Fuller
FUTURE DEMOCRACY TOOLS
EASE OF USE =
EASIER
MORE COMPLEX
TALK SHOP
An easy to use deliberative process in groups of 6 with input via card packs
EMPATHY CIRCLES
A powerful method for practicing listening and experiencing empathy in a small group setting
PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLIES
A deliberative process in facilitated groups of 6-8 people where group results are fed back by a note taker
THINKING BOX
A deliberative process of small group and plenary discussions around video input and discussion questions
CITIZENS' ACTION NETWORKS
A comprehensive approach to community collaboration, inclusion, engagement and positive change
FLATPACKERY
‘Flatpackery’ describes taking over redundant or ineffective local councils with clear principles based on participation, enabling operating without a manifesto or political parties.
CITIZENS' ASSEMBLIES
An advanced and comprehensive deliberative process lasting days or weeks typically professionally run. Participants are a randomly selected representative cross section of the population