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What Do You Actually Want with Algorithmic politics?

Explore what you truly desire in algorithmic politics. Use ancient wisdom to examine this pivotal question and gain clarity on your values today.

Laoziguide
What you’ll practice

This is a reflective practice guided by Laozi. It gives you one honest question to sit with — the kind that moves you from thinking about an idea to working with it.

The reflection itself unfolds in conversation with Laozi, where it adapts to your situation — so you practice it together rather than reading it off the page.

Practice this with Laozi
Begin the reflection in a coaching conversation, where it meets what you’re actually working through.
Understand first
The Paradox of Algorithmic TransparencyKnowing When to Stop OptimizingEmergence Over DesignThe Watercourse Way in Protocol DesignContextual Integrity Over Universal Rules
Go deeper
Algorithmic politics: Questions Worth AskingLiving with Algorithmic politicsAlgorithmic politics: From Confusion to ClarityAlgorithmic politics: A Deeper LookThe Examined Algorithmic politics
Peri
New to this practice?

Peri can explain what this practice is for, help you decide whether it fits what you’re working through, and point you to the right place to begin.

Ready to practice this?

Begin the reflection with your coach, or tell Peri what you’re working through.