Our Platform for Outlining Colorado’s Future

  Summary: This initiative establishes national and state-level expert assemblies where professors elect representatives to advise on government policy within their academic disciplines. The structure is based on the U.S. Congress model.   Structure: National Level: Senate: Two representatives per state for each academic discipline   House: Proportional representation based on each state's academic population     State Level: Representatives advise on state-specific policy   Representatives elected by professors within their field and jurisdiction     Parliamentary procedures for structured debate and recommendations   They wouldn’t have to travel to DC. They could use online collaboration tools to produce joint resolutions and recommendations.     This system creates a comprehensive framework for academic expertise to inform policymaking at all government level...

  Having recently finished The Three-Body Problem series, one key insight struck me: even with godlike technologies, humanity’s propensity for poor collective decisions remains a significant risk. The novels—and the Netflix adaptation—underscore a profound truth: survival and progress are less about the sophistication of our tools and more about our ability to make better collective choices. Scientific and technological advancements alone are insufficient to save us. Without a systematic approach to improving group decision-making, our increasing power might lead us to engineer our own downfall. We need a framework to address this challenge—one that includes public participation and harnesses the wisdom of crowds to mitigate biases. Humanity can confront critical issues threatening our survival by fostering an open, rational, and evidence-based approach to cost-benefit analysis. With the right tools, we can navigate these challenges and, ultimately, position ourselves to thriv...

Having recently completed The Three-Body Problem series, one insight stands out: even with godlike technologies, humanity's capacity for flawed collective decisions remains a profound risk. The series—and its upcoming adaptations—highlight a crucial truth: survival depends less on advanced tools and more on our ability to make sound collective choices. Without systems to enhance decision-making, our growing capabilities may drive us to catastrophe. From Insight to Action To address this risk, we must develop frameworks that integrate public participation and harness the wisdom of crowds to counter biases and improve cost-benefit analyses. By promoting evidence-based, transparent methods, we can confront global challenges—like climate change or resource allocation—and align collective efforts toward thriving among the stars. Tomorrow’s Disasters Begin Today Spanning billions of years, The Three-Body Problem chronicles humanity’s ascent to interstellar prominence but reveals ...

  Background: The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has sparked debate about the effectiveness and consequences of imposing harsh sanctions on Russia. Proponents argue that sanctions can limit Russia's ability to finance its military, deter future aggression, and hold the government accountable for human rights violations. Critics contend that sanctions often disproportionately harm innocent civilians, may not effectively change government behavior, and could lead to further escalation and economic hardship. The debate centers around the potential removal of Russia from the SWIFT banking system, boycotting Russian energy exports, and the risk of unintended long-term consequences. Thesis Statement: While imposing harsh sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine conflict may have significant economic and humanitarian consequences, it is a necessary measure to hold the Russian government accountable, deter future aggression, and uphold international norms and values. Arguments in Support of Sanct...