Douglas Rushkoff’s “Open Source Democracy” argues that collaboration, transparency and collective intelligence – key aspects of open-source software – can reshape governance, making democracy more participatory and adaptable. Just as the internet evolved through user-driven collaboration, Rushkoff envisions politics becoming more open and interactive, empowering citizens to actively engage in governance rather than being passive spectators. Drawing parallels to ancient Athenian democracy, Rushkoff advocates for systems where citizens directly contribute to policymaking, with digital platforms enabling real-time legislative proposals and voting. Open-source democracy requires ongoing civic engagement, moving beyond partisan divides to foster collaboration, shared responsibility and continuous political evolution. While digital platforms facilitate…