Ethelo Democracy and Artificial Intelligence

There has been growing speculation about the potential impact of artificial intelligence, in particular machine learning, on how society operates at the macro level.
Three Ways Cities are Using Data to Make Progress (And How to Get Started)

Prefer to watch, not read? Then head right over to check out our webinar recording for this topic: How to Harness that Power of Data: Techniques for Local Governments
5 Steps Toward Building Relationships Between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Communities

Across Canada, many people are eager to learn how to be good allies to Indigenous peoples and many local governments are exploring ways to collaborate with neighbouring First Nations.
What is eDemocracy and how does it compare to polls and surveys?

Have you ever heard the term ‘eDemocracy,’ and wondered what it meant?
How to Make Police Budgeting Fair, Inclusive and Transparent

Across North America, municipal leaders are grappling with how to turn the energy of protesters in the streets calling for police reform into tangible policy changes that will meet the needs of a.
Six Books Local Government Leaders Have on Their Summer Reading Lists

We’re getting deep into August and fall is just around the corner. But there’s still time to get some more summer reading done before things kick back into high gear in September.
Salon Politic: Using Digital Technology to Bridge the Divide in Political Dialogue

There is a widespread and growing acknowledgement of the negative impact polarization, disinformation, and mistrust have taken on democracies in Canada and around the world. The growth of populism.
Ethelo named a Best for the World B Corp™ for 2021 in Governance Impact

In March of 2021, we were proud to announce that Ethelo is a B Corp, and in April, Ethelo was named the world’s leading digital democracy platform. And the good news doesn’t stop there! Just a few.
Decision Protocols as Governance Executables
Governance is emerging as one of the key challenges facing DAOs, and – as the space becomes more developed – crypto communities generally. Strong group decision-making will be critical to resolving.
Problems with Democracy

There are two approaches to engaging with political systems. The first, most common approach, is to engage with the system as it is and try to achieve better outcomes. The second is to imagine and.