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We base our work on the idea that "democracy," as it exists today, is only a partial implementation of an ancient idea that still has profound implications for the evolution of human life. If we are to fully realize the potential of each individual, of our various organizations, and of the human species, we will have to thoroughly explore new conceptualizations of democracy within the modern and post-modern context. The future is full of promise--but only if we can reform our democracies. CED Brochure, 1995 |
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From the CED video entitled "Democracy In Time:"
Our educational systems are vital to the nurturing of intelligent, thinking citizens who are accurately informed about the real issues that our societies face, yet U.S. schools are often in poor repair and our student test scores too frequently lag behind those of students in other industrialized societies--primarily because of campaigns by wealthy special interests to reduce taxes in a nation that already has one of the lowest tax rates in the modern world.
Proposed Solution: Heretofore, educational systems have focused on reproducing a world-system that is convenient for the special interests. If we are to move our democracies ahead, we will have to teach our students how to finetune their abilities to detect the tactics of special interests as well as to prepare them for jobs that fit into sustainable economies. A sustainable economy, remember, is one that is in balance with the environment so that it can, theoretically at least, continue forever.
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The Story of Modern Democracy (cont.):
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