Scenarios about 'participatory democracy'
Participatory democracy refers to a model of governance that emphasizes direct citizen involvement in political decision-making beyond merely voting in elections. This system encourages active public participation through mechanisms like town halls, referendums, citizen assemblies, and digital platforms for deliberation. In alternate history scenarios, variations in participatory democratic development can dramatically alter power structures, social movements, and technological applications compared to representative systems that evolved in our timeline.
What If New England Town Meeting Governance Spread More Widely?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the direct democratic town meeting system of New England became the predominant local governance model across the United States, reshaping American democracy and civic engagement.