Zen, ZENO
German Institute for Autonomous intelligent Systems is appearently doing something interesting with Team Mediation Systems. Their ZENO is a groupware system for discourses on the Internet.
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What is …
CPN: Deliberative Democracy rests on the core notion of citizens and their representatives deliberating about public problems and solutions under conditions that are conducive to reasoned reflection and refined public judgment; a mutual willingness to understand the values, perspectives, and interests of others; and the possibility of reframing their interests and perspectives in light of a joint search for common interests and mutually acceptable solutions.
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What’s a rotisserie?
Harvards project on Online Deliberation and Discourse seems very relevant. Some good thoughts about ideal features of discourse software.
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Consultation now!
The Public Administration Select Committee in the UK has today published their sixth report called INNOVATIONS IN CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT. Very interesting read! I had the pleasure of participating in their online consultation. The committee recommends that all public authorities should have access to a code of guidance which expresses the fundamental importance of involving the public in decision-making wherever and however it can be made feasible at reasonable cost and in a timely and responsible manner.
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