A 21st Century Constitution: What You Need to Know

Jan 8, 2024

Explore the emotional significance of constitutions and the shift towards deliberation. Learn about the role of citizen assemblies in a 21st-century constitution and different transition models. Discover the importance of clear and well-defined constitutions and the concept of sortition and rotation for government without politicians.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

The Emotional Significance of Constitutions and the Shift Towards Deliberation

02:01 • 4min

The Role of Citizen Assemblies in the 21st-century Constitution

05:44 • 6min

Deliberation on Constitutional Perspectives

11:34 • 8min

Sortition and Rotation: Government Without Politicians

19:10 • 3min

This talk dives into the emotional and societal significance of constitutions, proposes a shift toward deliberation over representation, and outlines potential pathways for transitioning to a citizen assembly-based Constitution amidst societal disruptions. Sign up for the Q&A this Saturday: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsceqtqD8iH9Oo3rpecqv0d3y2lTYBTKpd Key Points For Your Revolutionary Notes: - Create a Constitutional Shift: Transition from conventional constitutional norms due to those based on societal disruptions (climate collapse, social confrontations). - Highlight Historical Significance: Long tradition of social movements shaping constitutions (e.g., suffragettes, civil rights) due to the essence of "who decides" in politics. - Give a 21st Century's Focus: Emphasis on deliberation over representation in democratic design, vital for addressing imminent challenges like climate crises. - Show the Proposed Model: Executive legal power to citizen assemblies for decision-making, marking a fundamental change in the Constitution. - Transition Scenarios: Potential pathways involve immediate new Constitution, ongoing citizens' assembly influence, or a blend with proportional representation assembly. --- For Roger's latest updates and to support his work, sign up to his email list at 👉https://rogerhallam.com/#/portal/signup You'll get a free copy of his book, Common Sense for the 21st Century, and his film, The Troublemaker. 🚶No More Marches🚶 Thousands are entering civil resistance around the world. Want to get involved? Email ring2021@protonmail.com or register for an open zoom call: https://juststopoil.org/open-zoom/ Follow my work ✅ Email List: https://rogerhallam.com/#/portal/signup Twitter: https://twitter.com/RogerHallamCS21 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.hallam.7 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rogerhallamcs21/ Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaEpZT560eBk4QO7dz2Y Telegram: https://t.me/rogerhallam TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roger.hallam Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/rogerhallam/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Hallam_(activist) #rogerhallam #climatecrisis #juststopoil