In physics, power is the rate at which work is performed or energy is converted. As people, we have personal power, the ability to accomplish tasks and achieve goals; power with, the ability to engage with others to accomplish tasks and achieve goals; and power over, the ability to control others to accomplish tasks and achieve goals. Without [...]
DemocracyDemocracy: Its History, Values, Benefits, and Limitations
Democracy is often undervalued because it is associated with majority vote, which becomes abused as majority rule. What saves it is that it is based on the values of freedom and equality and that it is better than what came before. On the evolutionary path, it is better than anything else when it comes to large group decision-making. The posts and references in this category include discussion and analysis of democracy, its history, values, benefits, and limitations when compared with other governance and decision-making systems.
