I'm interested in finding resources on how to organize a event (one night or ongoing) that would allow community members to experience a simulation game of important components of the CGB model. Such an event could offer a fun and practical way for curious and potential members have fun playing with these principles.
I'm not very familiar with many of the following democratic processes noted on the website:
liquid democracy, Condorcet, instant runoff,approval voting, internet voting, town meeting style discussions and a spirit of consensus
- You can vote directly on any issue, or let yourpersonal Representative vote for you (voting by proxy).
- All family members get a vote. Underage voters vote by proxy.
- Voters discuss issues at public "threshing" sessions and on the internet.
- Voting begins on a certain day each week.
- You may change your vote any time before the voting ends, a week later.
- You can vote in person or on the internet.
- Issues are presented as multiple-choice questions (or a penny vote, for budget-type issues). You grade all the options that are acceptable to you (A, B, C, D, E) or VETO any option that is completely unacceptable.
- The most preferred option wins. However, if the winning option is vetoed by 5% or more of the voters, then those voters are given a second opportunity to voice their objections and the issue will be reconsidered and potentially revoted, with new understanding and new options. Meanwhile, the decision stands.
- Leadership and the workplace have their own democratic structures as well.
I would guess that focusing on one or two of these processes at each event would be best and introduce more at future events.
Maybe simulating how a local currency could benefit our community, a monopoly-like game that demonstrates loans to only social/environmental responsible proposals, or visioning the benefits to return profits to the common good in our community.
The events could require a donation to participate or involve a founding membership invitation at its conclusion.