The end of conflict? Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it?

But maybe it is more plausible than we imagine.

The evolutionary perspective on conflict

One reason it seems such an unlikely claim is that conflict is so embedded in our nature. And it’s true, we’ve evolved to fight, we’re wired for it: our amygdala...

Democracy is under threat, there’s no doubt. So why am I optimistic about it?

Because deliberative technology and artificial intelligence will enable new methods, new methods that will heal our divided societies and enable fully participatory citizen involvement.

The threat to democracy

Democracy is...

“That sounds incredible!” is one of the most common responses I get when I describe “The End of Conflict” to someone.¹

But, of course, “incredible” can mean “difficult to believe” and I can see their brain processing, looking for a test case. A question about Ukraine/Russia often follows.

And, no, artificial...