Innovations in public decision-making and consensus-building require a richness of participation and inclusion, not just tech tools.

Direct democracy is now easier than ever. But raw public input without first improving democratic processes is dangerous.

It is not enough for a democracy in the 21st century to make decisions by up-down majoritarian votes.

Can we still stop a world of technological totalitarianism?

The loser in the Air Berlin game, as the government played it, are Germany’s citizens, consumers and air travelers.