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Australian economist and CEO Nicholas Gruen recently launched the first of a twenty-episode series of short videos on sortition and citizens' assemblies. #GetLucky #Sortition #Lottocracy
www.tegenverkiezingen.nl/gruen-komt-m...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Australian economist and CEO Nicholas Gruen recently launched the first of a twenty-episode series of short videos on sortition and citizens' assemblies. #GetLucky #Sortition #Lottocracy
www.tegenverkiezingen.nl/gruen-komt-m...
www.tegenverkiezingen.nl/gruen-komt-m...
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7. Why democracy’s failing - and can we fight back?
Democracy feels like it’s in trouble. We see ferocious political competition, polarisation, and attacks on the very rules of the game. Institutions that were supposed to protect the 'shared centre' – like the rule of law, free and fair elections, and even impartial judges – are being eroded by parti
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November 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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You believe in shared rules, but what happens when politicians ignore them? We are seeing a new crisis of democratic norms.
Can our leaders save us? The shocking answer is NO.
Find out why the defence of democracy must be taken off the politicians and given back the people!
Can our leaders save us? The shocking answer is NO.
Find out why the defence of democracy must be taken off the politicians and given back the people!
November 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
You believe in shared rules, but what happens when politicians ignore them? We are seeing a new crisis of democratic norms.
Can our leaders save us? The shocking answer is NO.
Find out why the defence of democracy must be taken off the politicians and given back the people!
Can our leaders save us? The shocking answer is NO.
Find out why the defence of democracy must be taken off the politicians and given back the people!
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They’re pseudo-conversations, orchestrated by paid entertainers & advocates with fixed positions, playing to the gallery, harvesting attention, & selling it to advertisers.
To find out more, watch video 4 of The Shared Centre series here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLAv...
To find out more, watch video 4 of The Shared Centre series here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLAv...
4. We can’t talk it through any more: why?
YouTube video by Nicholas Gruen
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
They’re pseudo-conversations, orchestrated by paid entertainers & advocates with fixed positions, playing to the gallery, harvesting attention, & selling it to advertisers.
To find out more, watch video 4 of The Shared Centre series here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLAv...
To find out more, watch video 4 of The Shared Centre series here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLAv...
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Most disagreements are mostly misunderstandings
Something I really believe! And don't miss the great comment - by a Russian teacher of game making - it seems.
youtube.com/shorts/KPOPQ...
Something I really believe! And don't miss the great comment - by a Russian teacher of game making - it seems.
youtube.com/shorts/KPOPQ...
The Real Reason We Fail to Understand Each Other
YouTube video by Nicholas Gruen
youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Most disagreements are mostly misunderstandings
Something I really believe! And don't miss the great comment - by a Russian teacher of game making - it seems.
youtube.com/shorts/KPOPQ...
Something I really believe! And don't miss the great comment - by a Russian teacher of game making - it seems.
youtube.com/shorts/KPOPQ...
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.../ This fragile fabric of communication is what makes us a truly remarkable species and allows us to achieve things no other species can.
To find out more, visit The Shared Centre video series by clicking the link in the bio or watch the reel in full here:
www.youtube.com/shorts/j_wl4...
To find out more, visit The Shared Centre video series by clicking the link in the bio or watch the reel in full here:
www.youtube.com/shorts/j_wl4...
The Miracle of Human Communication Explained
YouTube video by Nicholas Gruen
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
.../ This fragile fabric of communication is what makes us a truly remarkable species and allows us to achieve things no other species can.
To find out more, visit The Shared Centre video series by clicking the link in the bio or watch the reel in full here:
www.youtube.com/shorts/j_wl4...
To find out more, visit The Shared Centre video series by clicking the link in the bio or watch the reel in full here:
www.youtube.com/shorts/j_wl4...
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What Tennis Teaches Us About Fairness and Rules
Are we competing, or are we cooperating? You might think the answer is obvious, but tennis shows us something deeper. Every rally depends on rules, fairness, and cooperation — without them, the game collapses.
www.youtube.com/shorts/y1ehw...
Are we competing, or are we cooperating? You might think the answer is obvious, but tennis shows us something deeper. Every rally depends on rules, fairness, and cooperation — without them, the game collapses.
www.youtube.com/shorts/y1ehw...
What Tennis Teaches Us About Fairness and Rules
YouTube video by Nicholas Gruen
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
What Tennis Teaches Us About Fairness and Rules
Are we competing, or are we cooperating? You might think the answer is obvious, but tennis shows us something deeper. Every rally depends on rules, fairness, and cooperation — without them, the game collapses.
www.youtube.com/shorts/y1ehw...
Are we competing, or are we cooperating? You might think the answer is obvious, but tennis shows us something deeper. Every rally depends on rules, fairness, and cooperation — without them, the game collapses.
www.youtube.com/shorts/y1ehw...
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This week’s substack - with Video 5
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
Getting a dictator to whip us into line edition
And other things I encountered during the week
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This week’s substack - with Video 5
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
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The conversations around The Shared Centre is growing and we’d love for you to grow with us! 🌿
Come and visit us in our Discord community where you can connect with like-minded people, swap ideas, share updates, and get involved in our chat.
💬 Join the conversation using the link in our bio!
Come and visit us in our Discord community where you can connect with like-minded people, swap ideas, share updates, and get involved in our chat.
💬 Join the conversation using the link in our bio!
November 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The conversations around The Shared Centre is growing and we’d love for you to grow with us! 🌿
Come and visit us in our Discord community where you can connect with like-minded people, swap ideas, share updates, and get involved in our chat.
💬 Join the conversation using the link in our bio!
Come and visit us in our Discord community where you can connect with like-minded people, swap ideas, share updates, and get involved in our chat.
💬 Join the conversation using the link in our bio!
Yes, rather the problem
But why use the word 'offended'? Strange usage in that context.
But why use the word 'offended'? Strange usage in that context.
November 1, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Yes, rather the problem
But why use the word 'offended'? Strange usage in that context.
But why use the word 'offended'? Strange usage in that context.
Nice to see it back just as it was in Lincoln's Day
November 1, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Nice to see it back just as it was in Lincoln's Day
This week’s substack - with Video 5
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
Getting a dictator to whip us into line edition
And other things I encountered during the week
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This week’s substack - with Video 5
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
One step forward …
Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support
The centre-left D66 has made its largest ever gains and almost tripled its seats in parliament.
www.aljazeera.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 AM
One step forward …
Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
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It’s what makes conversation, teaching, and cooperation possible. Our “theory of mind” is our real superpower, not brute intelligence.
October 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It’s what makes conversation, teaching, and cooperation possible. Our “theory of mind” is our real superpower, not brute intelligence.
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.../Conversations shape our relationships, our politics, our culture & even our sense of self. Unfortunately, most public “conversations” aren’t conversations at all.
October 23, 2025 at 1:55 PM
.../Conversations shape our relationships, our politics, our culture & even our sense of self. Unfortunately, most public “conversations” aren’t conversations at all.
What a difference a few years make!
BREAKING: A Department of Homeland Security officer shot at an unarmed black man during a traffic stop in DC, and the DC police officer said he was told by superiors not to mention the shooting in his incident report. 1/ www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Lawyers allege cover-up after fed shoots at man during D.C. traffic stop
Neither D.C. police nor the Department of Homeland Security have explained why the Homeland Security agent fired his weapon.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:24 AM
What a difference a few years make!
Most disagreements are mostly misunderstandings
Something I really believe! And don't miss the great comment - by a Russian teacher of game making - it seems.
youtube.com/shorts/KPOPQ...
Something I really believe! And don't miss the great comment - by a Russian teacher of game making - it seems.
youtube.com/shorts/KPOPQ...
The Real Reason We Fail to Understand Each Other
YouTube video by Nicholas Gruen
youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Most disagreements are mostly misunderstandings
Something I really believe! And don't miss the great comment - by a Russian teacher of game making - it seems.
youtube.com/shorts/KPOPQ...
Something I really believe! And don't miss the great comment - by a Russian teacher of game making - it seems.
youtube.com/shorts/KPOPQ...
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"We're going to create superintelligence" How about making outlook search work first. How about that
October 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM
"We're going to create superintelligence" How about making outlook search work first. How about that
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Conservative conceptions of manhood always included being quick to anger and the tinge of violence but it also included not whining, being taciturn, being hardworking , etc. Clint Eastwood, not a 12 year old raging at Mom for not having chicken nuggets.
October 22, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Conservative conceptions of manhood always included being quick to anger and the tinge of violence but it also included not whining, being taciturn, being hardworking , etc. Clint Eastwood, not a 12 year old raging at Mom for not having chicken nuggets.
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i kind of prefer doing business with firms that haven’t bribed the President.
October 29, 2025 at 12:43 AM
i kind of prefer doing business with firms that haven’t bribed the President.
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terrific thread but this is worth a highlight: the GOP understands that politics is a way to contruct a majority, Democrats, on the other and, imagine a majority and try to construct a politics that reflects their imaginings (see also: Schumer, Chuck; "the Baileys")
2) Republicans use polls to shape strategy, not to shape their positions.
Public opinion is malleable. Most people don't have firm opinions. Republicans shape the river. Democrats chase the currents--and it hasn't worked.
@anatosaurus.bsky.social has written on this also
Public opinion is malleable. Most people don't have firm opinions. Republicans shape the river. Democrats chase the currents--and it hasn't worked.
@anatosaurus.bsky.social has written on this also
Bringing a Survey to a Gun Fight
“Pollingism” Has Failed Democrats and Voters. Here’s Why, and What to Do Instead.
www.weekendreading.net
October 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
terrific thread but this is worth a highlight: the GOP understands that politics is a way to contruct a majority, Democrats, on the other and, imagine a majority and try to construct a politics that reflects their imaginings (see also: Schumer, Chuck; "the Baileys")
After over a year or using these things, I'm still saying 'please' to AIs.
I guess I'm just a nice guy ;)
I guess I'm just a nice guy ;)
October 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
After over a year or using these things, I'm still saying 'please' to AIs.
I guess I'm just a nice guy ;)
I guess I'm just a nice guy ;)
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Is life a competition or a team game? 🎾 The truth is, it’s both & when self-interest takes over, everything breaks down. From politics to academia, we’ve lost the balance. To fix our institutions, we need to rebuild trust and put cooperation back at the centre.
To find out more follow us here.
To find out more follow us here.
October 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Is life a competition or a team game? 🎾 The truth is, it’s both & when self-interest takes over, everything breaks down. From politics to academia, we’ve lost the balance. To fix our institutions, we need to rebuild trust and put cooperation back at the centre.
To find out more follow us here.
To find out more follow us here.
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This is a sentimental country folksong. But at least as I heard it, its ultimate subject is sentiment as a fatal siren song. Or, as another great modern folksong - this time from the city - has it “a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest”.
youtu.be/6uQNRTnsntY?...
youtu.be/6uQNRTnsntY?...
Nanci Griffith-Other Voices|Other Rooms-Pt 4 - Kate Wolf''s - Across the Great Divide
YouTube video by kennethrm
youtu.be
October 25, 2025 at 5:13 AM
This is a sentimental country folksong. But at least as I heard it, its ultimate subject is sentiment as a fatal siren song. Or, as another great modern folksong - this time from the city - has it “a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest”.
youtu.be/6uQNRTnsntY?...
youtu.be/6uQNRTnsntY?...
Being unpretentious, we often do a good monument us Aussies!
Irish Famine Memorial
irishfaminememorial.org
Irish Famine Memorial
irishfaminememorial.org
Home - Irish Famine Memorial
irishfaminememorial.org
October 25, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Being unpretentious, we often do a good monument us Aussies!
Irish Famine Memorial
irishfaminememorial.org
Irish Famine Memorial
irishfaminememorial.org