Team Human Nathan Schneider
Feb 28, 2024
Nathan Schneider discusses how online platform governance influences our view of real-life governance, advocating for democratic design. The conversation explores challenges in education, promoting democracy in online spaces, the evolution of online communities, and empowering individuals in governance. It also touches on blockchain technology, disenfranchisement in politics, and the importance of collaboration and innovation in the digital age.
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Early BBS Governance
- Early BBSs were often run by individuals who had complete control, like Howard Rheingold's Brainstorms.
- This control provided a sense of order and trust, especially for online communities.
Garden Club Governance
- Online spaces lack the democratic practices common in real-world groups like garden clubs.
- These real-world groups often have bylaws, elections, and accountability, unlike online platforms.
Imposed Democracy
- Early American colonists believed they had to impose democracy on Indigenous people.
- This reflects a flawed view of democracy as an elite ideal, ignoring existing Indigenous governance.