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Honeybees make decisions collectively-and democratically. Every year, faced with the life-or-death problem of choosing and traveling to a new home, honeybees stake everything on a process that includes collective fact-finding, vigorous debate, and consensus building. In fact, as world-renowned animal behaviorist Thomas Seeley reveals, these incredible insects have much to teach us when it comes to collective wisdom and effective decision making.

Humans have kept honey bees in hives for millennia, yet only in recent decades have biologists begun to investigate how these industrious insects live in the wild. The Lives of Bees is Thomas Seeley’s captivating story of what scientists are learning about the behavior, social life, and survival strategies of honey bees living outside the beekeeper’s hive - and how wild honey bees may hold the key to reversing the alarming die-off of the planet’s managed honey bee populations.

When Alexis de Tocqueville journeyed through America in the 1830s, he encountered a vibrant democracy unlike any he had witnessed before. His keen observations on American society and its political landscape, captured in the two-volume classic he authored, continue to resonate with remarkable relevance today. Join us as we explore Tocquevilles insights that shed light on the enduring principles of democracy. (Summary by the Bookworm)

Democracy under PressureAcross the globe, democracy is in crisis. Even longstanding democracies are showing autocratic tendencies. Independent courts are the last line of defense.What's driving this trend?Global challenges are fueling backsliding:Economic instability and social tensionsRising irregular migration and and social tensionsThe threat of war and conflict, etc.On the one hand, politicians are not taking the population's fears seriously, thereby promoting polarization and populism. On the other hand, governments are tightening control - often at the expense of fundamental rights and ...

Democracy Support Dialogues is a brand-new monthly podcast that will explore the European Union’s democracy support in the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhoods. From the best practices to the shortcomings of Europe’s democracy support agenda in its Neighbourhoods, this 12-part series will walk through the policies of a variety of institutions and states to harness our collective democratic knowledge. Join the host, Fabian Schöppner, as he speaks with a range of guests and experts on democracy support in Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Lebanon, Palestine and Tunisia as a part of the SHAPEDEM-EU ...

Amidst the turmoil of the failed 1905 revolution in Russia, Lenin provides a critical analysis of the Bolshevik political program and tactics, contrasting them with the erratic and subservient factions within the Russian Social-Democratic Labor Party. Join us as we explore this insightful examination of revolutionary strategy and political clarity. (Summary by Christian Pecaut) This edition was edited by George Hanna.

Welcome to the New Faces of Democracy podcast, hosted by Nancy Bynum. This podcast features inspiring interviews with people who have transformed their lives since 2016 and who are transforming our political landscape. These are not career politicians or former cabinet members, but ordinary citizens who are starting organizations, running for office for the first time, using their creative skills and otherwise stepping outside of their comfort zones to stand up for our democracy. Along the way, they are discovering new skills and talents and creating new communities. Nancy felt her own ...

Where does corruption end and conspiracy begin? Surely, we can agree that propaganda works best when the consumer doesn't realize it's propaganda. Welcome to Democracy Manifest, where our chocolate rations remain the same but your social credits will deplete, as we analyze what went wrong with our succulent Chinese meal and why.

Vermont Conservation Voters’ Political Outreach Director, Justin Marsh, hosts a weekly conversation with legislators, energy and climate leaders, and environmental champions.

Is it possible for a democracy to govern undemocratically? Can the people elect an undemocratic leader? Is it possible for democracy to bring about authoritarianism? And if so, what does this say about democracy? ​​My name is Justin Kempf. Every week I talk to the brightest minds on subjects like international relations, political theory, and history to explore democracy from every conceivable angle. Topics like civil resistance, authoritarian successor parties, and the autocratic middle class challenge our ideas about democracy. Join me as we unravel new topics every week.

Democracy at Work Persian

Welcome to Voices of Democracy! I'm Kevin Sun. This is a podcast created in the context of my integrative project at Sainte-Anne International College, a Quebec CEGEP.This first series explores the participatory democracy of Quebec and Cuba, and attempts to answer the question: What might Quebec be able to learn from Cuba's popular participation and participatory democracy?To answer this question, several other subjects are also tackled. What is democracy? What is participation? Tune in to find out.

Despite global crises and conflicts, we humans are doing better than ever before. But why do more and more people in Europe and beyond seem frightened or have doubts about "the system"? Why do more and more people seem to be distrustful of politicians and political institutions? This podcast believes in two things: democracy and the rule of law.* And that you can only get rid of a feeling of insecurity about such big concepts if you have discussions about them, involving both experts and citizens. We want to get to know the people behind the experts and citizens, their personal views and ...

Welcome to “Heatwaves of Change” from the Climate Democracy Initiative. We urge you to listen to something new today... In an era where the climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, “Heatwaves of Change” serves as guidance for those who are creating a more sustainable and equitable future. Each episode, your hosts will guide you through new themes and in-depth guest interviews. We share honest stories of individuals, communities, and experts who are involved with climate action and democratic engagement. We go beyond statistics and data and delve into personal ...

《中国民主季刊》（China Journal of Democracy）由中国民主转型研究所主办，为您提供关于中国、民主与民主化的新知识与新观点