[governance] AW: [tt-group] FW: GAID

[Yehuda Katz]

Ian,

You may be interested in this paper.
http://archive.fairvote.org/tracker/?page=506

When you say (Representative) there are a host of complexities that emerge and
then merge. A primary problem we face is How (many) and What (issues)
constitutes a 'Representative' entity.

For example: 

1. A Representative may be defined by a set-number of People in a specified
geographic area.

2. A Representative may be defined by a un-set number of People with
like-interest.

3. A Representative may be defined by a set-number of People with
like-interest.

etc. ...
-

The interesting thing about the Internet is that it does away geographic
boundary lines.
[* without dewelling upon it, This is an obvious systemic-design problem with
the UN]

So with this capability (the Internet) a variety of 'Representative' solutions
are available.

We're running a few mathematical models favoring: Artificial Representative
Electorate [electoral point]**
[** the benefit -  Artificial Representative(s) can't be bought-off by
Lobbyist]

Basically: Direct participation calculated to a 'Representative Point'. 
Doing the computation isn't hard, its creating the best Model that is taking
time.
It may take several Models that work together in one systemic-design, in order
to achieve a balanced System.

The bottom line is that: Democracy may be fair, but there are always winners
and loosers. SO its very important that 'Minority Interest' be made
representative as an dissenting opinion upon the resolution of the vote. (so
the question becomes, with the abilities of the Internet, how are the majority
and minority Interest best served, or in other words; How can we serve them
both? via the technology)

Anyway you get the Idea.
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