We already have the technology in place, because we directly vote for our representatives. To make the government a direct democracy, we would simply extend the voting to cover all legislation. read more
No, because Direct Democracy only works when people are socially connected. A single community that votes on issues may produce a coherent result. Detached individuals who can vote without listening to any of the arguments do not. read more
As democracies around the world increasingly use technology in their electoral processes, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems has released a publication, Direct Democracy: Progress and Pitfalls of Election Technology, that sheds light into the benefits and limitations of technology in elections. read more