“Egora” is a contraction of “electronic” and “agora”. “Agora” is an ancient Greek term meaning “gathering place”. For the ancient Greeks the agora of a town served as the center of public life, where people could socialize, do business, and hold discussions. Egora follows in that ancient Greek spirit, but its main function is to enable a new form of democratic organization, one that is rational, efficient, and incorruptible – i.e. Intelligent Democracy.
To explain it most briefly, Egora enables everyone to
- develop their own political philosophy out of various ideas,
- determine which ideas are most strongly supported by the people,
- organize meetings to examine and deliberate any ideas, and
- use a simple algorithm to find the true representatives of the public will.
However, Intelligent Democracy would not be possible without a community that is dedicated to using reason to make sense out of a chaos. Thus, Egora is actually the home of the International Logic Party (ILP), and we have built Egora to organize ourselves. We want philosophers to have the advantage over demagogues in politics, and Egora makes our mission possible. But you do not have to be a member of the ILP to use Egora. We want democracy to be available to everyone, and we invite you to use Egora to develop and express your philosophy regardless of your affiliations. Furthermore, because Egora technology is so versatile, it is possible for any other community to use Egora to democratically organize themselves too.
Lastly, Egora is free to use and protected by Copyleft. If you are dissatisfied with this Egora, you can create your own version of it, and you can use the code of this Egora to start. Egora welcomes all competition. May the best ideas win!
Egora: Version Σ
(archived: January 7, 2019)
Idea Dominance Index
Medical care is not an ordinary good; Role of government in medical care; Funding of medical care; Practical implementation
Section 1.
Medical care is not an ordinary good in the marketplace. The reasons for this fact are numerous. Mainly, what sets medical care apart is that the greatest costs...
Section 1.
Medical care is not an ordinary good in the marketplace. The reasons for this fact are numerous. Mainly, what sets medical care apart is that the greatest costs...
Basic Income (BI); Amount of BI; Funding and administration of BI; Replacement of other programs by BI; Qualifying for the BI; Further argumentation
Section 1.
In our sophisticated society with a complex economy we recognize that, while we must incentivize people to be productive members of our...
Section 1.
In our sophisticated society with a complex economy we recognize that, while we must incentivize people to be productive members of our...
Nature of reality; Our capacity for understanding reality; Mechanics of reality; Ethics; Rights; Trust in politics
Section 1.
Reality is a fundamentally mysterious duality between the realm of [subjective] experience (a.k.a. consciousness) and the realm of physics (time, space, matter, and energy)...
Section 1.
Reality is a fundamentally mysterious duality between the realm of [subjective] experience (a.k.a. consciousness) and the realm of physics (time, space, matter, and energy)...
Nature of reality; Our capacity for understanding reality; Mechanics of reality; Ethics; Rights; Trust in politics
Section 1.
Reality is a fundamentally mysterious duality between the realm of [subjective] experience (also called consciousness) and the realm of physics (time, space, matter, and...
Section 1.
Reality is a fundamentally mysterious duality between the realm of [subjective] experience (also called consciousness) and the realm of physics (time, space, matter, and...
The most fundamental component of reducing overall violence and suffering in the world is to ensure freedom from captivity for all animals (including humans). To achieve this goal, no one should be allowed to hold captive any other animal, especially to breed them or to harm them at a latter...
We have an extreme problem with gun violence. And extreme problems call for extreme measures.
First, we need to vote out all politicians standing in the way of gun control measures. Their argument that gun violence is a mental health issue, not a gun issue, is not valid. There are people with mental...
First, we need to vote out all politicians standing in the way of gun control measures. Their argument that gun violence is a mental health issue, not a gun issue, is not valid. There are people with mental...
Government should be more involved in the family unit and how people raise their children, including in regulating internet content we expose our children to.
Reason 1 - parents are not experts- they improvise they make mistakes. Currently focus is on government teaching people how to physically help...
Reason 1 - parents are not experts- they improvise they make mistakes. Currently focus is on government teaching people how to physically help...
Theory of Land Ownership; Freedom of Migration and Practical Restrictions; Local Autonomy; Territorial Reallocation; Decolonization of the World; The Wild
Section 1.
Planet Earth equally belongs to all of its inhabitants. The only natural sense of land ownership beyond that is owning only...
Section 1.
Planet Earth equally belongs to all of its inhabitants. The only natural sense of land ownership beyond that is owning only...
Human society is best served when every child is afforded the opportunities to prosper and thrive in the human community and society, regardless of the wealth and personal life choices of their parents. This includes the basic needs of sustenance, shelter, protection, and healthcare, plus the education...
Fairness & Economics; Government & Fairness; Government & Economics
Section 1.
The market system is the only method for a society to relate the value of goods that make life possible, such as food, to goods that make life enjoyable, such as art, in a way that is fair to the preferences of everyone...
Section 1.
The market system is the only method for a society to relate the value of goods that make life possible, such as food, to goods that make life enjoyable, such as art, in a way that is fair to the preferences of everyone...
If USA pulls out of the Paris Accord , the rest of the world should impose sanctions on the US ( for crimes against the future generations of the world population) until they reenter the Paris agreement or suggest a more fair but also effective agreement on climate change...
Funding of higher education; Administration of higher education
Section 1.
While basic education is that which is minimally necessary for a person to be a moderately functioning citizen and worker in our complex society, we recognize that higher education yields even greater benefits, both to the...
Section 1.
While basic education is that which is minimally necessary for a person to be a moderately functioning citizen and worker in our complex society, we recognize that higher education yields even greater benefits, both to the...
Theory of taxation
In order to realize certain values and goals that we hold in common—or compromise to tolerate—in our society that, for whatever reason, are not best realized through free participation in a market economy, we give our governing bodies the right to impose certain taxes upon...
In order to realize certain values and goals that we hold in common—or compromise to tolerate—in our society that, for whatever reason, are not best realized through free participation in a market economy, we give our governing bodies the right to impose certain taxes upon...
Monetary Policy; Budget Deficit; Government Borrowing
Section 1.
The amount of money (minted cash, a.k.a. M-0) provided by a government to an economy shall be an amount that is fixed to the size of the population. Should the size of the population significantly increase or decrease, the amount...
Section 1.
The amount of money (minted cash, a.k.a. M-0) provided by a government to an economy shall be an amount that is fixed to the size of the population. Should the size of the population significantly increase or decrease, the amount...
Definition of Justice; Criminal justice system reform
Section 1.
Justice is the friendship of strangers.
Section 2.
The focus of the criminal justice system shall be on rehabilitation—especially through education, life-coaching, and job training—rather than on punishment. Those who cannot...
Section 1.
Justice is the friendship of strangers.
Section 2.
The focus of the criminal justice system shall be on rehabilitation—especially through education, life-coaching, and job training—rather than on punishment. Those who cannot...
Governance Reform, Part TwoSection LXXXVI [Adopted by a vote of the members during December 25, 2019 – January 1, 2020]: The United States Transhumanist Party supports efforts to give citizens more accessible and safer ways to report misconduct, corruption, constitutional rights violations, international...
Universal Basic Income:
In our sophisticated society with a complex economy we recognize that, while we must incentivize people to be productive members of our society, the value of the contributions of some members to society cannot easily be gauged by their activity in the market (for example...
In our sophisticated society with a complex economy we recognize that, while we must incentivize people to be productive members of our society, the value of the contributions of some members to society cannot easily be gauged by their activity in the market (for example...
A system of accountability - A website where you can post your negative experience with a certain person who has mistreated you - you put their name and explain the situation. Also there anyone can search a person by name and see what others experience with them has been - so when you meet a new person...
Voting system reform; Fair ballot access; No partisan identification on ballot; No public financing of partisan processes; Elimination of campaign finance restrictions
Section 1.
Voting is not a simple nor self-evident process. In fact, there are various voting systems (plurality, approval...
Section 1.
Voting is not a simple nor self-evident process. In fact, there are various voting systems (plurality, approval...
Personal Liberty; Romantic Liberty; Philosophical and Religious Liberty
Section 1.
All people have the right to life and pursuit of their own happiness, as long as they do not actively deprive others of the same.
Section 2.
All people have the right to select partners of their own preference...
Section 1.
All people have the right to life and pursuit of their own happiness, as long as they do not actively deprive others of the same.
Section 2.
All people have the right to select partners of their own preference...
Environmentally-friendly, sustainable energy
In order to reduce the destructive impact of our society on the environment and to enhance the stability of both our society and the environment, we must make immediate efforts to switch the vast majority of our energy infrastructure (at least civilian)...
In order to reduce the destructive impact of our society on the environment and to enhance the stability of both our society and the environment, we must make immediate efforts to switch the vast majority of our energy infrastructure (at least civilian)...
The war on drugs has failed. It has been shown over decades that prohibiting drugs has simply led to a thriving illicit drug trade and resulting violence. Incarcerating drug users does not help them to recover as prison does not give drug users the resources needed to come clean. Drugs should be...
A second bachelor's degree should be free , in case people are not successful or happy in their first chosen major...
In a society that is capable of effectively addressing the needs for security, prosperity, and self-expression of its residents, weapons of mass destruction—such as firearms with a high rate of fire and high capacity magazines—are completely unnecessary for self-defense – instead they only glorify...
In order to reduce the impact of our society on the environment and to enhance the stability of both our society and the environment, we must make every effort to minimize the production of waste materials. This should be achieved primarily through programs that financially incentivize the consumers...
Orphaned children are the most vulnerable members of our society, and they must be given by society every possible effort to experience the natural comforts of a loving family and an enriching upbringing.
The implementation of this goal should primarily revolve around making the process of adoption...
The implementation of this goal should primarily revolve around making the process of adoption...
Budget, given by the government to improve the institutions from the outside, that anyone can have access to. Like a business plan for improving society. People can donate to it as well if they want. Or maybe a new agency should be created - an agency of improvements whose sole job is to improve and...
There should be a limit of how much the net worth of an individual can be ( I don't mean income but total value of all of the person's assets). The reason we need this is to avoid having someone use his money to make others do his bidding and then make them do something that is wrong...
Education and citizenship; Education Reform; Completion versus performance; Schooling is child-labor
Section 1.
In order to preserve the stability of our society and to ensure its further advancement, we find that it is necessary to provide a certain minimum level of education to all of our...
Section 1.
In order to preserve the stability of our society and to ensure its further advancement, we find that it is necessary to provide a certain minimum level of education to all of our...
Funding of higher education; Administration of higher education
Section 1.
While a basic education is that which is minimally necessary for a person to be a moderately functioning citizen and worker in a complex society, we recognize that a higher education yields even greater benefits, both to...
Section 1.
While a basic education is that which is minimally necessary for a person to be a moderately functioning citizen and worker in a complex society, we recognize that a higher education yields even greater benefits, both to...
A CEO, CFO, COO and other managers should have their salary capped at four times that of its lowest paid employee (bonuses included). Every employee will be paid not a fixed amount but an equal percentage of the profit of the company...
Minimization of intellectual monopoly (a.k.a. intellectual property)
The purpose of this text is two-fold. First we will establish that what is commonly known as “intellectual property” is more appropriately referred to as “intellectual monopoly”. Second, we will demonstrate that over-reliance...
The purpose of this text is two-fold. First we will establish that what is commonly known as “intellectual property” is more appropriately referred to as “intellectual monopoly”. Second, we will demonstrate that over-reliance...
To create a free global database of all patients' symptoms and treatments, and how successful they were, so doctors can use it to assist them in diagnosing new patients. The database will of course be searchable so you can search by symptoms, treatments, medications etc...
Interstate and intercity railroads should be publicly owned and operated
It is a well established point that building, maintenance, administration, and ownership of roads is best done primarily by the top governing authority, whether that be the local government, the state government, or the federal...
It is a well established point that building, maintenance, administration, and ownership of roads is best done primarily by the top governing authority, whether that be the local government, the state government, or the federal...
We have too few people working on too many and too big problems . So in order to solve them were need more hands on deck. For that purpose we need to redirect human resource from somewhere else, for example from the entertainment industry. Hopefully there are enough capable people there to help with...
The Federal Reserve System of central banking in USA is a scam to covertly tax, indebt, and control the American people. We must eliminate the Federal Reserve System and replace it with a money supply that is under the control of the people and not subject to manipulation.
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Addressing greed as a root cause for injustice and most other problems in society and the lie "greed is good". Especially unfair and immoral distribution of wealth that leaves the most needy with the least amount of financial assistance and instead is in favor of the rich. Even more important considering...
Prostitution should be completely legal but financially disincentivized; Dealing with kidnappers and sex-slave traffickers
Section 1.
Very few people [1] who are prostitutes actually want to be prostitutes. Most people do not do it because they love this kind of work but because they are driven...
Section 1.
Very few people [1] who are prostitutes actually want to be prostitutes. Most people do not do it because they love this kind of work but because they are driven...
International Liberation Task Force to overthrow oppressive regimes
Around the world there are many oppressive regimes that violate the basic standards for a decent human life:
- freedom of bodily autonomy
- freedom of sexuality,
- freedom of gender,
- freedom of philosophy,
- freedom of...
Around the world there are many oppressive regimes that violate the basic standards for a decent human life:
- freedom of bodily autonomy
- freedom of sexuality,
- freedom of gender,
- freedom of philosophy,
- freedom of...
I think working in a team is better for society and all people in it , than competition. Therefore, the government could encourage people to volunteer as business consultants to help other businesses in their field of business. This could be done, for example, by giving tax incentives for those who...
Planet Earth and Land Ownership; Freedom of Migration and Practical Restrictions; Local Autonomy; Territorial Reallocation; Decolonization of the World; The Wild
Section 1.
Planet Earth belongs to all of its inhabitants equally. The only natural sense of land ownership beyond that is owning...
Section 1.
Planet Earth belongs to all of its inhabitants equally. The only natural sense of land ownership beyond that is owning...
Handling of Epidemics; Preparation for Epidemics
Section 1.
If a dangerous epidemic appears in some country, which has the risk of spreading to other countries (not naturally restricted to certain climates), the country must stop all physical connections with other countries to stop the virus. The...
Section 1.
If a dangerous epidemic appears in some country, which has the risk of spreading to other countries (not naturally restricted to certain climates), the country must stop all physical connections with other countries to stop the virus. The...
Right to abortion of pregnancy
Abortion of a pregnancy is the right of the pregnancy-carrier––even after the time when the developing organism can reasonably be deemed a person––until the time of birth or delivery. As troubling as this position may be to those who are concerned for the...
Abortion of a pregnancy is the right of the pregnancy-carrier––even after the time when the developing organism can reasonably be deemed a person––until the time of birth or delivery. As troubling as this position may be to those who are concerned for the...
There should be a year-round course at schools where you can choose a list of let's say five professions that you choose and the classes just include classes if those majors, without any general courses that most people should know (regardless of profession.
This way they don't have to spend 4 years...
This way they don't have to spend 4 years...
Cezary told me today that he will become president of the united states by making the meetings in the format he did because it is the best way based on his experience from making meetings for three years. He says that fact proves he is doing it the right way. We agree that is the most effective. But...
Ending Theocracy
The only proper state that ensures freedom, fairness, and dignity for all of its residents is a secular state – one that is not influenced by religious beliefs. Therefore we should seek to end all theocracies around the world.
In countries that are already mostly secular with...
The only proper state that ensures freedom, fairness, and dignity for all of its residents is a secular state – one that is not influenced by religious beliefs. Therefore we should seek to end all theocracies around the world.
In countries that are already mostly secular with...