The Governance Stress Test 005

Does the system allow for nested governance structures?

“Nested enterprises are essential for managing complex socio-ecological systems.”
—Elinor Ostrom

“Assemblages can exist within larger assemblages, contributing to the coherence of the whole.”
—Manuel DeLanda

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What kind of society/ world do you want to live in?

A world where social control is more powerful than the law?

What patterns of accommodation and paternalism have to be broken before change can occur?

#weneedchange #endcapitalism #autonomy #SharedDecisionMaking #ethicaldecisions #PurposePridePatiencePersistenceandPerspective

https://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/3016/1/Oghe%20Writers%20The%20five%20P%27s%20of%20Ethical%20Power.pdf

The Governance Stress Test 004

Does the architecture support multi-scale decision-making across hierarchical levels?

“Governance systems should be capable of addressing problems at different scales simultaneously.”
—Elinor Ostrom

“A balanced structure allows for interactions between smaller entities and overarching systems without creating dominance.”
—Manuel DeLanda

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The Governance Stress Test 003

Is it possible for smaller communities to create and enforce their own rules?

“When individuals have autonomy to create their own rules, they often craft systems better suited to their local contexts.”
—Elinor Ostrom

“Libertarian municipalism depends on the ability of communities to legislate independently.”
—Murray Bookchin

#governance #decentralization #civictech #polycentric #communityengagement #autonomy #federated #cooperation #adaptivegovernance #civicengagement #civics #socialcapital #communityled #consensus #inclusivity #cooperatives #workercoop #feedbackloops #transparency #selforganization #innovation #sharedresources #resilience #modularscaling #environmentalism #conflictresolution #mutualaid #learningfromexperience #riskdecentralization #accountability #justice

The Governance Stress Test 002

Can localized governance entities maintain autonomy while cooperating with larger systems?

“The success of collective action often depends on the ability of local actors to cooperate and coordinate without losing their independence.”
—Elinor Ostrom

“Decentralized communities must remain vibrant and self-sustaining while engaging with larger structures.”
—Murray Bookchin

#governance #decentralization #polycentric #communityengagement #Autonomy #federated #cooperation #adaptivegovernance #civicengagement #civics #civictech #socialcapital #communityled #consensus #inclusivity #cooperatives #workercoop #feedbackloops #transparency #selforganization #innovation #sharedresources #resilience #modularscaling #environmentalism #conflictresolution #mutualaid #learningfromexperience #riskdecentralization #accountability #justice