Deconstructing Decentralised Organizing, with Richard D. Bartlett
Buddhist Geeks
Consensus vs. Consent-Based Decision Making
Consensus decision-making aims to achieve as much agreement as possible, accepting dissent to enhance the proposal until the group is satisfied with the best possible outcome. This approach is suitable for important decisions where thorough deliberation is crucial. On the other hand, consent-based decision-making focuses on listening for objections and only proceeding when there are no strong objections. The emphasis is on safety and the willingness to experiment and learn from the outcome, without the pressure of everyone having to be completely in agreement. It allows for differing mental models and avoids the ideological violence of forcing everyone to have the same viewpoint.
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