Digital Direct Democracy (Paperback)
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Independently Published, 2025
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Paperback. What if we could vote on laws as easily as we like a post? What if political power wasn't brokered by elites-but shared by everyone, instantly, securely, and transparently?Digital Direct Democracy is a bold, research-backed roadmap for the future of democratic power-one that moves beyond partisan gridlock and political theater, and puts decision-making back where it belongs: in the hands of the people.Blending vivid storytelling, institutional critique, and practical system design, Al Qayoom explores how the convergence of verified identity, blockchain, civic tech, and participatory design can rebuild trust in governance at every level. Drawing on global case studies-from Taiwan's vTaiwan initiative to Estonia's digital voting infrastructure-this book challenges the assumption that democracy must always be slow, corruptible, or elite-driven.This isn't a utopia. It's a blueprint-and it's already happening.In this eye-opening book, you'll learn: What Digital Direct Democracy (DDD) actually is-and what it's notThe V.O.T.E.S.(TM) Framework for rebuilding participation: Verified, Open, Transparent, Equitable, ScalableHow blockchain and verified ID could protect democracy instead of just disrupting financeHow youth, coders, and community designers are creating the next political operating systemWhy legacy institutions (governments, the UN, political parties) are both threatened by and essential to DDDHow to design feedback loops that rebuild trust from the ground upThe dangers of digital authoritarianism and how democracy can fight backWhat a Digitally Native Constitution might look likeWhy doing nothing is the biggest risk of allPerfect For Readers Who Are: Disillusioned with partisan politics and broken systemsCurious about blockchain beyond crypto speculationEntrepreneurs, designers, policy analysts, or educators working on civic techActivists, city planners, or voters looking to reimagine public engagementReaders of The Network State, The Ministry for the Future, or Tools for ConvivialityWhether you're a startup founder dreaming of DAO governance or a citizen longing to be heard beyond election day, Digital Direct Democracy gives you the language, tools, and real-world examples to imagine-and start building-a world where every vote truly counts.BONUS CONTENT INCLUDED: The V.O.T.E.S.(TM) summary tableGlossary of emerging terms (Quadratic Voting, Liquid Democracy, DAO, Self-Sovereign ID)Real-world case studies and pilot projects from Taiwan, Estonia, Brazil, Spain, and moreA toolbox for civic tech builders, designers, and policy entrepreneursAn annotated bibliography with 100+ research sourcesAbout the AuthorAl Qayoom, CPA, PMP is an author, systems thinker, and AI governance strategist. His work blends enterprise technology, lean design, and civic empowerment to tackle the world's biggest coordination problems. He writes at the intersection of automation, autonomy, and democratic possibility.If you're ready to move past complaints and start designing the future of democracy-this book is your invitation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…
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- Título
- Digital Direct Democracy (Paperback)
- Autor
- Al Qayoom
- Editorial
- Independently Published
- Año de publicación
- 2025
- Estado
- new
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 13
- 9798293780556
- Serie
- Libro 10 de 10: Designing The Future: How AI, Automation, and Systems Thinking Are Redefining our World
What if we could vote on laws as easily as we like a post? What if political power wasn’t brokered by elites—but shared by everyone, instantly, securely, and transparently?
Digital Direct Democracy is a bold, research-backed roadmap for the future of democratic power—one that moves beyond partisan gridlock and political theater, and puts decision-making back where it belongs: in the hands of the people.
Blending vivid storytelling, institutional critique, and practical system design, Al Qayoom explores how the convergence of verified identity, blockchain, civic tech, and participatory design can rebuild trust in governance at every level. Drawing on global case studies—from Taiwan’s vTaiwan initiative to Estonia’s digital voting infrastructure—this book challenges the assumption that democracy must always be slow, corruptible, or elite-driven.
This isn’t a utopia. It’s a blueprint—and it’s already happening.
In this eye-opening book, you’ll learn:
-
What Digital Direct Democracy (DDD) actually is—and what it’s not
-
The V.O.T.E.S.™ Framework for rebuilding participation: Verified, Open, Transparent, Equitable, Scalable
-
How blockchain and verified ID could protect democracy instead of just disrupting finance
-
How youth, coders, and community designers are creating the next political operating system
-
Why legacy institutions (governments, the UN, political parties) are both threatened by and essential to DDD
-
How to design feedback loops that rebuild trust from the ground up
-
The dangers of digital authoritarianism and how democracy can fight back
-
What a Digitally Native Constitution might look like
-
Why doing nothing is the biggest risk of all
Perfect For Readers Who Are:
-
Disillusioned with partisan politics and broken systems
-
Curious about blockchain beyond crypto speculation
-
Entrepreneurs, designers, policy analysts, or educators working on civic tech
-
Activists, city planners, or voters looking to reimagine public engagement
-
Readers of The Network State, The Ministry for the Future, or Tools for Conviviality
Whether you're a startup founder dreaming of DAO governance or a citizen longing to be heard beyond election day, Digital Direct Democracy gives you the language, tools, and real-world examples to imagine—and start building—a world where every vote truly counts.
BONUS CONTENT INCLUDED:
-
The V.O.T.E.S.™ summary table
-
Glossary of emerging terms (Quadratic Voting, Liquid Democracy, DAO, Self-Sovereign ID)
-
Real-world case studies and pilot projects from Taiwan, Estonia, Brazil, Spain, and more
-
A toolbox for civic tech builders, designers, and policy entrepreneurs
-
An annotated bibliography with 100+ research sources
About the Author
Al Qayoom, CPA, PMP is an author, systems thinker, and AI governance strategist. His work blends enterprise technology, lean design, and civic empowerment to tackle the world's biggest coordination problems. He writes at the intersection of automation, autonomy, and democratic possibility.
If you’re ready to move past complaints and start designing the future of democracy—this book is your invitation.
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