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Stephen Elliott~Buckley<a href="https://mastodon.social/@saulm" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@saulm</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/@GottaLaff" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@GottaLaff</a> Yeah, 54% of American adults read at the grade 6 level or lower.This affects critical thinking, moral philosophy, and media analysis skills.Thanks Reagan.<a href="https://www.thenationalliteracyinstitute.com/post/literacy-statistics-2024-2025-where-we-are-now" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.thenationalliteracyinstitute.com/post/literacy-statistics-2024-2025-where-we-are-now</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/cdnpoli" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cdnpoli</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#canada</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/mexico" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mexico</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fascism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fascism</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/antifa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#antifa</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/elbowsup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#elbowsup</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a>

Tombe la pluie - TheespookjeThe surge of ai and its ignorance of taste, making things better by adding more, and so on, is correlating with the average lack of consideration for <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/creation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#creation</a>, <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#art</a> and <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/artists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#artists</a> and global <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/antiintellectualism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#antiintellectualism</a> ; highlighting global reluctance to partake into any activity requiring to think by oneself. <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a> <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/criticalthinking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#criticalthinking</a> <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/CriticalLiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CriticalLiteracy</a> <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/literacyMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacyMatters</a> <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/ai" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ai</a> <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/artificialintelligence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#artificialintelligence</a> <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/medialiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#medialiteracy</a> <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/populism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#populism</a> <a href="https://ohai.social/tags/facism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#facism</a>

Lyle Solla-Yates<a href="https://flipboard.com/@npr" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@npr</a> <a href="https://flipboard.com/@npr/arts-life-qpd26jq0z" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@arts-life-npr</a> “The IMLS says it has awarded $266 million in grant funding and research to cultural institutions last year” <a href="https://cville.online/tags/libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#libraries</a> <a href="https://cville.online/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a> <a href="https://cville.online/tags/USPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USPolitics</a>

William Lindsey :toad:"If I have offended any MAGAts with my posts, I apologize. I honestly thought you couldn’t read."<a href="https://toad.social/tags/Trump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Trump</a> <a href="https://toad.social/tags/Republicans" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Republicans</a> <a href="https://toad.social/tags/MAGA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MAGA</a> <a href="https://toad.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#education</a> <a href="https://toad.social/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a> <a href="https://www.threads.net/@audreylovesparis/post/DH1ac6fSj0R" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.threads.net/@audreylovesparis/post/DH1ac6fSj0R</a>

Linknation<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/AbrahamLincoln" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AbrahamLincoln</a>: "<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#democracy</a> is <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/government" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#government</a> of the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/people" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#people</a> - by the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/people" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#people</a> - for the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/people" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#people</a>"but <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#democracy</a> is not perfect per default, it needs constant <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/reform" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#reform</a> to become better and better (not worse and worse how it was made by (<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/financial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#financial</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/taxavoiding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#taxavoiding</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/lobbyists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#lobbyists</a> and other <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/lobbyists" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#lobbyists</a> = <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/corruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#corruption</a>) how to reform democracy? a <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/conversationwithai" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#conversationwithai</a>: <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/deepseek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#deepseek</a> <think> Alright, I'm trying to figure out how to reform <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/democracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#democracy</a> so that decisions are made faster and are more competent, while also reducing incompetence and corruption. This is a big question because democracy as it stands has a lot of <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/issues" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#issues</a>, but it's still considered one of the better systems out there <- read this?First off, I know that one of the main problems with democracies is that <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/decisionmaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#decisionmaking</a> can be <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/slow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#slow</a>, especially in <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/large" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#large</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/countries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#countries</a>.There are so many <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/checks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#checks</a> and <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/balances" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#balances</a> that sometimes it feels like nothing gets done.So maybe making decisions faster requires <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/streamlining" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#streamlining</a> some processes.But how? Maybe reducing <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/bureaucracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bureaucracy</a> or changing how legislation is passed?Another issue is <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/incompetence" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#incompetence</a>. I've seen elected officials who don't seem to have the right skills or knowledge for their roles. <- this <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/AI" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AI</a> has seen things!How can we ensure that <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/leaders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#leaders</a> are actually <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/competent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#competent</a>? Perhaps through better <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#education</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/requirements" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#requirements</a>, or maybe having <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/experts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#experts</a> in certain fields advise them more <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/effectively" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#effectively</a>.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Corruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Corruption</a> is another huge <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Problem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Problem</a> seems like <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/money" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#money</a> plays a big role in <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#politics</a>, which can lead to decisions that favor <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/donors" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#donors</a> over the people.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Campaign" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Campaign</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/finance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#finance</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/reform" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#reform</a> might help here, but I'm not sure how feasible that is given current laws and court rulings, especially in places like the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/US" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#US</a> with <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/CitizensUnited" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CitizensUnited</a>.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Voter" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Voter</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/engagement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#engagement</a> is also a factor.If more people participate, maybe there's more <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/accountability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#accountability</a>.But getting people to vote when they feel their votes don't matter is tough. Maybe changing voting systems, like ranked-choice voting, could make elections feel more representative and increase turnout.I've heard about <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/sortition" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sortition</a>, where <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/random" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#random</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/citizens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#citizens</a> are <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/selected" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#selected</a> for <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/decisionmaking" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#decisionmaking</a> bodies.That might bring in diverse perspectives and reduce corruption since the average person isn't as beholden to special interests.But would people take it seriously? I'm not sure how effective that would be compared to elected officials.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Technology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Technology</a> could play a role too.Maybe using <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/online" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#online</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/platforms" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#platforms</a> for <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/participatory" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#participatory</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/budgeting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#budgeting</a> or <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/policy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#policy</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/discussions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#discussions</a>.It could make <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/government" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#government</a> more <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/transparent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#transparent</a> and involve citizens more <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/directly" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#directly</a>.However, there's the risk of <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/misinformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#misinformation</a> and <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/manipulation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#manipulation</a> online.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Term" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Term</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/limits" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#limits</a> are another idea.They might prevent politicians from becoming too entrenched and corrupt, but they can also limit institutional knowledge and lead to a <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/revolvingdoor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#revolvingdoor</a> of <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/inexperienced" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#inexperienced</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/leaders" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#leaders</a>.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Anticorruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Anticorruption</a> agencies seem necessary, but they need to be <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/independent" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#independent</a> and well <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/funded" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#funded</a>.If they're controlled by the government, they won't be effective.How do you ensure their independence?<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Media" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Media</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a> is important because if people are <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/better" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#better</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/informed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#informed</a>, they can make <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/better" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#better</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/decisions" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#decisions</a> at the <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/ballotbox" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ballotbox</a>.But with so much <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/misinformation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#misinformation</a> out there, improving media literacy is a big challenge.I'm also thinking about proportional representation.Maybe switching to a system where more parties have seats could lead to more diverse and representative governments, reducing gridlock. But it might also make forming a government harder if no single party has a majority.What about making voting mandatory?It increases turnout but can also lead to people voting without being informed, which doesn't necessarily improve the quality of decisions.Another thought is focusing on <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/local" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#local</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/governance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#governance</a>.If more decisions are made at the local level where people can be more involved and informed, it might lead to <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/better" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#better</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/outcomes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#outcomes</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/overall" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#overall</a>.But not all issues can be handled locally; some require national or international coordination.I'm also considering how <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#education</a> plays into this.Better <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/civic" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#civic</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#education</a> could make voters more informed and engaged.It starts from a young age teaching about <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/government" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#government</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/structures" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#structures</a>, <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/roles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#roles</a>, and the importance of <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/participation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#participation</a>.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Transparency" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Transparency</a> is key too.If governments are more open about their processes and decisions, trust might increase. Things like <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/FOIA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FOIA</a> requests in the U.S. help, but they can be slow and sometimes incomplete.<a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Incentivizing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Incentivizing</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/good" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#good</a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/governance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#governance</a> through awards or recognition might motivate leaders to perform better, but it's not a sure fix for deeper systemic issues.Encouraging <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/whistleblowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#whistleblowers</a> is important because they can expose <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/corruption" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#corruption</a> before it becomes entrenched.Protecting them legally would make others more willing to come forward.Public-private partnerships could bring in expertise from the private sector, but there's a risk of corporate influence if not managed properly.Inclusive decision-making ensures that all groups have a voice, which leads to more equitable policies.It requires active efforts to involve marginalized communities.Independent judiciaries are crucial because they can check the other branches and enforce laws against corruption.But judicial appointments can be politicized, which undermines their independence.Finally, cultural shifts towards valuing integrity over power might help reduce corruption. But changing a culture is slow and difficult, especially in large, diverse societies.Putting all these thoughts together, it seems like reforming democracy requires a multi-faceted approach addressing both structural issues and cultural factors. It's not just about tweaking one part but making comprehensive changes that promote competence, transparency, and accountability while ensuring representation and reducing corruption.</think> Reforming democracy to enhance decision-making efficiency, competence, and reduce corruption involves a multifaceted approach that addresses both structural and cultural aspects of governance. Here is an organized strategy based on the thought process:### Structural Reforms 1. **Streamline Decision-Making Processes:** - Reduce bureaucratic layers and adopt more agile legislative processes to accelerate decision-making without compromising thorough consideration.2. **Campaign Finance Reform:** - Implement strict regulations on campaign contributions and promote public financing of elections to diminish the influence of money in politics.3. **Proportional Representation:** - Introduce proportional representation systems to ensure diverse representation, which can lead to more inclusive and efficient governance.4. **Term Limits:** - Enact term limits for elected officials to prevent entrenchment, while ensuring mechanisms for knowledge retention and smooth transitions.5. **Independent Anti-Corruption Agencies:** - Establish independent bodies with strong investigative and prosecutorial powers to combat corruption effectively.### Enhancing Competence 1. **Expert Advisory Bodies:** - Integrate expert panels in decision-making processes to provide informed guidance on complex issues.2. **Civic Education:** - Improve education systems to foster informed voters through civic engagement and critical thinking skills.3. **Sortition (Citizen Juries):** - Experiment with sortition to involve diverse citizen perspectives, enhancing representativeness and reducing corruption risks.### Reducing Corruption 1. **Transparency Measures:** - Increase government transparency through open data initiatives, accessible meetings, and robust freedom of information laws.2. **Whistleblower Protection:** - Strengthen legal protections for whistleblowers to encourage the exposure of corruption without fear of retribution.3. **Judicial Independence:** - Ensure the judiciary is independent and impartial, free from political influence, to uphold rule of law and check executive power.### Voter Engagement and Participation 1. **Voting System Reforms:** - Adopt ranked-choice voting and proportional representation to ensure votes count more meaningfully and increase voter satisfaction.2. **Compulsory Voting:** - Consider mandatory voting with incentives for informed voting, potentially reducing apathy and increasing political engagement.3. **Participatory Budgeting:** - Involve citizens in budget decisions through digital platforms to foster transparency and accountability.### Technological Integration 1. **Digital Platforms:** - Utilize technology for participatory governance, enabling real-time public input on policies and fostering informed discussions.2. **Media Literacy Programs:** - Launch initiatives to combat misinformation, promoting a better-informed electorate capable of discerning credible sources.### Cultural Shifts 1. **Incentivizing Good Governance:** - Recognize and reward ethical leadership through awards or public acknowledgment to promote integrity in governance.2. **Cultural Values:** - Foster societal norms that prioritize transparency, accountability, and integrity, encouraging leaders to adhere to high ethical standards.### Conclusion Reforming democracy requires a comprehensive approach that combines structural changes with cultural shifts. By streamlining processes, enhancing competence through education and expertise, reducing corruption through transparency and independent oversight, and engaging citizens more effectively, democracies can become more responsive, efficient, and just. This multifaceted strategy aims to rebuild trust in governance and ensure decisions truly reflect the will of the people.

Insider UA(4) А що робити, якщо потрібно купити квартиру чи авто? Власний досвід – назбирати кошти й тоді купувати. Або ж чітко знати, що ви будете спроможні віддати кредит з огляду на ваші доходи.Як у вас з цим?<a href="https://social.kyiv.dcomm.net.ua/tags/finance" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#finance</a> <a href="https://social.kyiv.dcomm.net.ua/tags/credit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#credit</a> <a href="https://social.kyiv.dcomm.net.ua/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a> <a href="https://social.kyiv.dcomm.net.ua/tags/debt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#debt</a>

The Conversation U.S.Mississippi, once ranked 49th in <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#education</a> test scores, is now among the top 20 for 4th grade reading. The state's <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a> reforms offer a model for closing early literacy gaps nationwide. An education policy scholar explains: <a href="https://buff.ly/mzbgZ5X" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://buff.ly/mzbgZ5X</a> <a href="https://newsie.social/tags/Edstadon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Edstadon</a>

Of Bookish Things<a href="https://mastodon.social/@VeroniqueB99" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@VeroniqueB99</a> I recently read about how over half of the American population is at Level 1 Literacy (Grade 6 or lower). Together with how low the population is in some States, Trump and American political outcomes makes lots of sense in a dark <a href="https://c.im/tags/Absurdist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Absurdist</a> way.😖 As a retired Canadian teacher (English, Developmental Literacy, Media Literacy, & Special Ed), I am struck with pity, despair, and anger. <a href="https://c.im/tags/America" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#America</a> is being barely held together with spit and baling wire. Just how is it still standing? :bd25: <a href="https://c.im/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/LiteracyLevels" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LiteracyLevels</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/LiteracyRates" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LiteracyRates</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/LiteracyMatters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LiteracyMatters</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/AmericanLiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AmericanLiteracy</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/Reading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Reading</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/ReadingLevels" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ReadingLevels</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/AmericanPolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AmericanPolitics</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/AmericanPopulation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AmericanPopulation</a><a href="https://www.apmresearchlab.org/10x-adult-literacy" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.apmresearchlab.org/10x-adult-literacy</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuaL9yM6xak" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuaL9yM6xak</a>

JGWant to <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#resist</a> ? Teach someone to read. <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Libraries</a>

Ma Quest :ablobjam:Sign up for the LEAF (Literacy and Food Education) community growing initiatives newsletter. <a href="https://libraryleaf.ie/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://libraryleaf.ie/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Libraries</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gardening</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Growing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Growing</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Seeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Seeds</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Education</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/FreeSeeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FreeSeeds</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ireland</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Community</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Climate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Climate</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Sustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Sustainability</a>

Ma Quest :ablobjam:Grow It Yourself (GIY), "providing resources to help people grow their own food at home, at school and in the community.." <a href="https://giy.ie/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://giy.ie/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/SolarPunkSunday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SolarPunkSunday</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gardening</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Growing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Growing</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Seeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Seeds</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Education</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/FreeSeeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FreeSeeds</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Ireland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ireland</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Community" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Community</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Climate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Climate</a> <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/Sustainability" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Sustainability</a>

Michael LasfettoIn an attempt to get my life together and use my Orff training, I created this. I tried to curate the list of Pokemon to reflect the rhythm of the name, but some of them are pigeonholed. It is what it is.Let me know if you want the .pdf<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MusicEducation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#MusicEducation</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/OrffSchulwerk" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OrffSchulwerk</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Rhythm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Rhythm</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Literacy</a>

sounds interesting<a href="https://www.ala.org/news/2025/03/ala-statement-white-house-assault-institute-museum-and-library-services" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.ala.org/news/2025/03/ala-statement-white-house-assault-institute-museum-and-library-services</a><a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/FascistGOP" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FascistGOP</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Grants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Grants</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Museums" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Museums</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ALA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ALA</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Libraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Libraries</a> 📚<a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/ShowUpForOurLibraries" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ShowUpForOurLibraries</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/FederalWorkers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FederalWorkers</a>

Cadernos de LinguísticaPrint exposure impacts grammatical knowledge more than years of schooling. Tan Arda Gedik examines how literacy is a stronger predictor of linguistic abilities than formal education in Turkish speakers. Conventional metrics may not apply universally. 📖🔍 <a href="https://doi.org/10.25189/2675-4916.2025.V6.N2.ID785" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.25189/2675-4916.2025.V6.N2.ID785</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/linguistics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#linguistics</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a> <a href="https://c.im/tags/education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#education</a>

The 🇨🇦 Resistance<a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/Prepare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Prepare</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/BeAware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BeAware</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/Resist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Resist</a>Learn more about <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/media" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#media</a> <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a> -- knowing the landscape of the mass media, & being critical of what is said, or aware of what is left unsaid.In <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/Canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Canada</a>, the majority of large news orgs are owned and/or controlled by right-leaning companies -- think 'Fox News' in print form. While individual <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/reporters" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#reporters</a> may be dedicated to the craft, their <a href="https://mstdn.ca/tags/editorial" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#editorial</a> staff are likely picked to be deferential to their owners politics.That's why we should <a href="https://FundTheCBC.ca/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://FundTheCBC.ca/</a>

Children's Book ProjectOur celebration of <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/WomensHistoryMonth" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WomensHistoryMonth</a> continues with the inspirational “Mae Among the Stars” by author Roda Ahmed and illustrator Stasia Burrington.This inspirational story about real life astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison’s childhood proves the importance of encouraging children to become anything they want to be.Learn more about what we do at <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/ChildrensBookProject" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ChildrensBookProject</a>. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate, and see the review of this book and more on our website Reviews page!<a href="https://sfba.social/tags/ChildrensBookProjectSF" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ChildrensBookProjectSF</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/NorCalNonProfit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NorCalNonProfit</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/GiveBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GiveBooks</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/KidsBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#KidsBooks</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BooksForKeeps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BooksForKeeps</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Bookstagram" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Bookstagram</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Literacy</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/GreatNonProfit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GreatNonProfit</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/Donate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Donate</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BookReview" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BookReview</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/LovetoRead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#LovetoRead</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/WeNeedDiverseBooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#WeNeedDiverseBooks</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/BooksSaveLives" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BooksSaveLives</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/DiverseBks4All" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#DiverseBks4All</a> <a href="https://sfba.social/tags/NationalBookAccessAssociation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NationalBookAccessAssociation</a>

Yvonne ‘looks undocumented’<a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/@ai6yr" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ai6yr</a> Someone didn’t read the fine print? It explicitly says “may be used AS a jetski” It does not say “may be used to TOW a jetski” /s<a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a>

Nick Byrd, Ph.D.Want to better understand science? Here’s a <a href="https://nerdculture.de/tags/free" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#free</a> <a href="https://nerdculture.de/tags/book" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#book</a> to get you started: <a href="https://miguelhernan.org/whatifbook" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://miguelhernan.org/whatifbook</a>The 1st section could be comprehensible to people who haven’t taken grad. <a href="https://nerdculture.de/tags/stats" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#stats</a>.The 2nd and 3rd sections may be more for nerds and aspiring scientists. 🤓<a href="https://nerdculture.de/tags/edu" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#edu</a> <a href="https://nerdculture.de/tags/STEM" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#STEM</a> <a href="https://nerdculture.de/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a>

Caro S.I'm really bothered by the replies to this post by <a href="https://phpc.social/@syntaxseed" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@syntaxseed</a> where people link illiteracy to the present USA President in several ways, while this is the result of decades of policies to gut education, e.g. the No Child Left Behind of Bush, and illiterate people usually end up in poorly paid and very unhealthy jobs. Illiteracy is part of the necropolitics of the class war.In my EU country the Netherlands illiteracy has risen under Rutte from 1 million in 2007 to at least 2,5 million adults in 2020, IIRC.<a href="https://phpc.social/@syntaxseed/114128061289035313" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://phpc.social/@syntaxseed/114128061289035313</a><a href="https://todon.eu/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a> <a href="https://todon.eu/tags/USA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#USA</a> <a href="https://todon.eu/tags/Education" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Education</a> <a href="https://todon.eu/tags/ClassWar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#ClassWar</a> <a href="https://todon.eu/tags/Nederland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Nederland</a> <a href="https://todon.eu/tags/necropolitics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#necropolitics</a> <a href="https://todon.eu/tags/illiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#illiteracy</a> <a href="https://todon.eu/tags/discrimination" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#discrimination</a> <a href="https://todon.eu/tags/EpistemicInjustice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#EpistemicInjustice</a>

Bob ThomsonComics have always been a great way to get kids reading for enjoyment so not surprised by this. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/mar/09/something-magical-is-happening-sales-boom-for-childrens-comics-creating-young-readers-of-the-future" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/mar/09/something-magical-is-happening-sales-boom-for-childrens-comics-creating-young-readers-of-the-future</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/BD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BD</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bandedessinee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bandedessinee</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/comics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#comics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/comicbooks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#comicbooks</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/reading" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#reading</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/literacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#literacy</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/graphicstorytelling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#graphicstorytelling</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/graphicart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#graphicart</a>

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