In Us We Trust

It's fair to say democracy is struggling. The lofty ideal of governance for the people by the people has suffered against the shifting reality of modern society. What was once hailed as an innovative approach to policy-making reflective of citizens' needs and wishes has failed to keep up with contemporary expectations of informed, responsive consensus. But it doesn't have to be this way — technology can help. We are already familiar with ways in which products and brands respond to our...