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Team Human

Ep. 41 Richard D. Bartlett "There Is No Enemy Team"

Jun 14, 2017
Richard D. Bartlett, co-founder of Loomio, discusses building consensus and fostering participatory democratic practice. They explore the challenges of creating a non-hierarchical culture, decentralized decision-making, and the importance of relationships. The episode also touches on the concept of divergent views in the Trump administration.
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Quick takeaways

  • Small-scale democracy and inclusive decision-making processes can foster collective intelligence, empathy, and a sense of belonging within groups.
  • The Lumio platform helps groups create a culture of inclusivity, transparency, and shared power, emphasizing the value of diverse perspectives and building trust.

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Focus on Small-Scale Democracy

The podcast episode discusses the importance of small-scale democracy and its potential to create a collective intelligence and empathy. It highlights the experience of the General Assembly during the Occupy movement, where strangers came together to prototype new democratic forms. The process involved sitting in circles, listening to everyone's perspective, and making proposals that were improved through input from the group. The episode emphasizes the value of practicing democratic skills in a small, safe environment to develop a sense of coherence and belonging.

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