3 ways to upgrade democracy for the 21st century | Max Rashbrooke

The video discusses the evolution of democracy from ancient Athens to the present, highlighting the current crisis in representative democracy. It argues for a significant upgrade to democratic systems, emphasizing participation and deliberation. The speaker presents examples of democratic innovations like citizens' assemblies, participatory budgeting, and online consensus forming. These innovations demonstrate the potential for a more responsive and inclusive democracy. The video concludes with an optimistic view of democracy's future, emphasizing the importance of collective decision-making and rationality.

What was a significant limitation of the early democratic system in ancient Athens?

• It was a representative democracy

• Only men could participate

• It relied on a single ruler

• It was based on virtual gatherings

What was the main democratic technology used in the 19th century?

• Representative democracy

• Participatory budgeting

• Direct democracy

• Online consensus forming

What is one of the main reasons for the current crisis of representative democracy?

• Lack of technological advancement

• Over-reliance on ancient systems

• Excessive public participation

• Too many elected leaders

What are the two key qualities of everyday democracy?

• Representation and authority

• Participation and deliberation

• Leadership and governance

• Voting and legislation

What is the purpose of a Citizens' Assembly?

• To elect new leaders

• To discuss and make recommendations on public issues

• To organize protests

• To replace the government

In participatory budgeting, who makes the final decision on budget allocation?

• The local council

• The government officials

• The public

• The city mayor

What software was used in Taiwan for online consensus forming?

• DemocracyOS

• Athens

• ConsensusBuilder

• Paulus

What is a key benefit of participatory budgeting?

• It is used mainly by wealthy individuals

• It delivers better quality infrastructure

• It centralizes decision-making

• It reduces public engagement

What does the Canadian philosopher Joseph Heath suggest about rational decision-making?

• It is only for experts

• It is not achievable

• It is best achieved in groups

• It is best achieved individually

What is the main problem with current democratic systems according to the speaker?

• The abundance of political parties

• The lack of elections

• The outdated democratic technology

• The citizens themselves