Terry Bourcious

Terry Bourcious, a former Vermont politician and author of 'Democracy Without Politicians,' explores the intriguing concept of sortition, or lottery-based selection, as practiced in Ancient Athens. He discusses how this system effectively mitigated impulsive decision-making and corruption, contrasting it with modern electoral politics. With examples from the British Columbia Citizens' Assembly and contemporary initiatives, Terry advocates for citizens' assemblies as a means to enhance democratic representation, arguing that ordinary citizens can make more deliberative choices than elected officials.