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Good Government Requires Good Citizenship
In a self-governing society, government is only as good as we make it.
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How SF Government Works
A civics class delivering expertise on the San Francisco city government. Launching early 2024.
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Michael Adams
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Introducing the Bay Area Governance Project
Sketching a vision of good government for The Bay.
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A Simple Model of Government
Looking into the black box of government is cool and fun.
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Michael Adams
The Shape of Civilization
Human coordination shapes civilization. To understand how the world works, look at organizations.
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Michael Adams
The Path to Good Government: First Steps
Good government requires good citizenship, but getting engaged is surprisingly difficult. To move forward, we must build the onramp to good citizenship…
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Michael Adams
Confessions of an Opinion-Haver
Vibes don't build civilizations. To create a good future we must reestablish a shared reality, and that means grappling with complexity and retooling…
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Michael Adams
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