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A Hard Question About Technology and democracy

Examine how technology shapes your democratic choices. Discover ancient wisdom that challenges modern habits and deepens your self-awareness 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
Decentralization as Return to Natural PatternInformation Equilibrium and Echo ChambersThe Shadow Side of Digital PerfectionNon-Action in Digital GovernanceFlow States and Civic Participation
Go deeper
Technology and democracy: FoundationsTechnology and democracy: Start HereWhat Is Technology and democracy?The Examined Technology and democracyTechnology and democracy: From Confusion to Clarity
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.