The Future of Governance
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria both began their lives in nations marked by immense wealth disparities and political instability. These disparities have often fuelled conflicts, both within their countries and beyond. Yet, through their remarkable bravery and leadership, they now stand at the cusp of changing history. Together, Syria and Ukraine have the potential to create a transformative shift toward a better future for all our planet.
Zelenskyy
A Moment of Reflection and Change
Ahmed al-Sharaa HTS
The Syrian people have made it clear that they need time to thoughtfully consider their next steps. They are wary of rushing into decisions that may not serve their best interests.
Similarly, President Zelenskyy is acutely aware of the dangers posed by unchecked western capitalism, practiced communism, and authoritarian dictatorship. Both nations face the risk of jumping from the proverbial frying pan into the fire if they are not careful in choosing their next path forward.
Notably, the issue of ‘democracy’ and reform is usually absent from current global leader discussions. Perhaps, a new governance model – aided by technology – offers hope for these two nations and others seeking a more just and effective political system.
Smartphone Democracy – Basic Rules
A brand-new style of governance, called Smartphone Democracy, is emerging. By combining traditional government practices with new AI driven technologies, a bulletproof system of governance can be established. Here’s how it works:
Key Features of Smartphone Democracy
- Citizen Ratification
- While politicians and different parties can continue to propose and push for legislative changes, their decisions will only be enacted if they are ratified by a two-to-one majority of citizens’ votes.
- This ensures that the ultimate power resides with the people, not with elected officials.
- End of First-Past-the-Post Voting
- The traditional “first-past-the-post” rule—where a simple majority wins—becomes obsolete.
- Contentious outcomes, such as the Brexit vote in the UK or Donald Trump’s refusal to concede the 2020 U.S. election, can be avoided, thus reducing the risk of national dissatisfaction and riots and bloodshed.
- Transparency
- Throughout the legislative process, voters will have access to arguments for and against proposed changes via the web and other agreed media sources.
- Continuous participation will be encouraged, allowing citizens to ask significant questions and hold politicians accountable.
- Re-evaluation Mechanisms
- Citizens who initially opposed a decision that was enacted will have the opportunity to review and reverse that decision within two years.
- This encourages continuous engagement and evidence-based choices.
- Trial and Proof Across Nations
- This system needs to be trialled by different countries to prove its effectiveness across various religions, nationalities, and cultural contexts. Ideally, the first trials should involve Ukraine, Syria and now, potentially South Korea.
The Philosophy Behind Smartphone Democracy
The core principle of Smartphone Democracy is simple: Destroy corruption and manipulation imposed by rich and powerful people.
“Power in the hands of the few will, given sufficient time, always lead to tragedy.” History has shown that concentrated power benefits will only benefit the privileged few at the expense of the majority. This new system ensures that governance reflects the decisions made by a 2:1 majority of the people living in each country, not just dictators or a select few.
As the old adage goes, “You can fool some of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool all of the people all of the time.” By leveraging the widespread availability of smartphones and AI technology, it becomes much harder for corrupt individuals to hide their actions indefinitely as in the past. Truth can now be shared 24/7, empowering citizens to make informed decisions. Smartphones can save the Planet Earth.
The Role of the United Nations
Under this system, every person on the planet will be able to obtain their own smartphone. Managed, possibly through the United Nations (UN), the AI-driven governance can ensure that truth will prevail and leaders like Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump can be more easily held accountable, even if legislation inevitably fails to provide true justice to the most powerful. This remains a key source of frustration and apathy for the planet’s unprivileged people.
The UN could become a promoter of this governance model, providing a wider range of Earth Management services that are based on “One Planet, One Nation” thinking. This vision sees the entire world coming together and eventually becoming united under a single, fair governance structure, where everyone is equal, each person gets an equal vote, no matter where they live or work, either its here on Planet Earth or, in the future, any other planet or moon they choose to work on in our Solar System.
The Potential Impact
Imagine a world where John Lennon’s dream finally comes true: “and the world will be as one.”
Through the bravery of leaders like Zelenskyy and al-Sharaa, and with substantial support from other nations, this new system of governance might get them much closer to delivering a Brave New World. It offers hope for a future where decisions are made collectively and transparently, and where every individual voice really matters.
A Call to Action
We stand at a pivotal moment in history. With Smartphone Democracy, humanity has the chance to reshape governance across the planet and create a more just, peaceful world. Let’s take inspiration from the courageous leaders of Ukraine and Syria and work to build a system that truly reflects the collective wills of every person living and working on planet earth today.
They willingly risked their lives. What will we do?
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