DDNZ Posts
Our posts
How do Cantons work in Switzerland?
Switzerland’s unique political system allows for a high degree of direct democracy, particularly within its cantons. This means that citizens have a direct say in shaping their local laws and policies, going beyond simply electing representatives
#IndividuallyTogether
Lost faith in leadership? Feel unheard and disconnected? Many Kiwis feel the same. Reclaim our collective identity, rebuild community, and empower ourselves. #IndividuallyTogether
Countries practising Direct Democracy
Direct democracy, where citizens directly participate in decision-making, has become a growing trend worldwide. While often viewed as a utopian ideal, its practical implementation varies significantly across different countries. This article examines the successes and challenges of direct democracy through case studies of Switzerland, Taiwan, Mexico, and Uruguay, highlighting the diverse ways this system operates in practice
Power of Empowerment
An empowered society is not merely a utopian ideal but a tangible reality that holds the key to a brighter future. It’s a society where individuals are equipped with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to actively participate in shaping their own lives and the world around them. This empowerment transcends mere economic prosperity; it’s about fostering a sense of agency, responsibility, and collective action.
Stay on top of New Zealand legislation changes
New Zealand Legislation changes many times per business day, it’s sometimes nearly a constant stream throughout the day. If you thought that such things were just occasionally and that when it did happen, it will be news that you won’t miss, we have to tell you you are wrong, parliament changes laws all the time…
George Orwell’s last words
George Orwell might sound doom and gloom but it has come to pass Taken from the above website (Open Culture): More than 60 years after his death and the closely preceding publication of his best-known novel 1984, we look to George Orwell as a kind of prophet of the ills of corporatism, socialism, authoritarianism, totalitarianism…
Voting Process Discussion Paper
This research report delves into the intersection of AI technologies and governance, advocating
for a shift towards human-centered, decentralized systems that reflect the diversity of human values. As AI
reshapes societal and economic structures, it offers an opportunity to reimagine governance in a way that
enhances personal responsibility, creativity, and human fulfillment. The report critiques historical trends of
“self-domestication,” where individuals have been confined to passive roles in rigid economic and political
systems, and explores how AI and alternative currencies can reverse this trend by fostering more flexible,
decentralized forms of governance.
Central to the report is the call for governance models that allow for experimentation, creativity,
and voluntary participation rather than imposing one-size-fits-all solutions. The rise of AI presents the
chance to alleviate labor burdens and create systems that balance global competition with protections for
those left behind. It also emphasizes the need for resilience through diversity, arguing that centralized
systems have reduced resilience and are prone to collapse.
Why support Direct Democracy? What if it fails?
Implementing Direct Democracy and changing the way the system works sounds bold to many. People understand that it needs support and that they are the best ones to provide it. Leaving it to chance won’t work because the drive won’t be there, putting into commercial hands won’t work because it will represent those interests alone,…
What do we need funding for?
Theres two components to what we are proposing. One is the Direct Democracy system itself and the other is the one policy anti political political party. The Direct Democracy system itself requires developers, technology consultation, administrators, a committee to oversee the referendums and the marketing and direction of the operation. The political party side of…
The Swiss System- The most democratic established system there is.
We are proposing a similar democracy system to the Swiss. Not exactly the same, but similar. The Swiss system puts the people at the heart of decision making. Their country is run mostly by the people with more referendums annually than New Zealand has had in 200 years, and now the country decides with minimal…
- 1
- 2