Stories of democracy features articles and case studies of successful and unsuccessful efforts of democratization and the lessons they hold for the rest of us.
Smartphones are ubiquitous. In 2020, nearly half (3.8 billion) of the world’s population (7.8 billion) were smartphone users. The share of the global population using smartphones will continue to grow across the world. Mordorintelligence, a market research company, projects that the global smartphone market will grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.2% …
There is a growing trend to incorporate democratic principles in our workplaces. Rather than comparing and contrasting autocratic and democratic leadership styles in politics, we will do so in our workplaces, where we spend most of our waking hours. When we think of democracy, we should think of democratic principles in the areas of life …
Culture matters. Today, democracy is under threat. We see “the decline of democracy” across many countries, including ones deemed the “beacon of democracy,” like the United States. The absence of “democratic culture” plays a major role in the “decline of democracy” we are seeing today. Today, we will analyze how being individualistic or collectivist matters …
The United States is currently facing a significant threat to its democratic system. Although it may enjoy many of the freedoms of a democracy, such as freedom of speech, freedom of press, and fair and regular elections, the US has lost the ability to represent the will of the people in its public policy. Economic …
As we consider the role of democracy in our daily lives, we must look at how our money is managed and whom our financial institutions seek to benefit. Quick Summary Traditional banks are for-profit entities focused on profitability and return of value to shareholders. Credit unions are member-owned “non-profit” (civil society organizations) that seek to …
Democracy is more than just a political participation. We must reimagine democracy and make it part of our regular lifestyle. Quick Summary Democracy is about empowering individuals and communities without harming others. Democratization is a process without an end goal. It adapts to the technological and socio-economic changes as we advance. We need more democracy …
Can we have democracy in our relationships? Yes! Is it easy to practice democracy in our relationships on a daily basis? No, it is not. The good news is that there are actionable steps that can help you implement today or this week to start the journey. In this article we will share easy tips …
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised is a poem composed by Gil Scott-Heron for his 1970 album. Although Gil wrote the poem about half a century ago, it still resonates today. Maybe its resonance is not strongest in the literal sense (“televised”), but in the figurative one (its technological equal of today – social media). …