Our representatives have become celebrity politicians who push their way to the top. What if we went back to the Athenian way and chose leaders by lottery instead? It’s the same logic we trust for our juries in courts, and it might just save our politics.

Wikipedia should’ve been chaos, but its "invisible architecture" saved it. Successful open-source isn't a free-for-all, it’s a meritocracy of "middleware" and gatekeepers. Without this structure, social media stays toxic. How do we fix the digital conversation?

Ever feel like politicians are nothing like you? You aren't alone. We went from everyday citizens holding power to being ruled by career celebrities. If elections just create a toxic contest, where do we turn next?

Stop scrolling for a second and ask yourself: why do some online comments make you so mad? Social media isn't a meritocracy; it’s a clickbait engine fuelled by your anger. Here is how the "wrongness" of the internet traps your brain.

When a lion cub playfully bites its mother, it’s learning how to survive. That instinct is why humans invented theatre. We play out events to understand our reality. From childhood to the language you speak, human connection is one massive game.

We force leaders to play a brutal power game to win elections. When Joe Biden stepped down, we missed a huge chance to change the rules. Imagine a system that ignores campaign speeches and uses a Venetian merit system to pick the best candidate. It is time to end this circus.

Polarisation is eroding the institutional safeguards that once balanced power in modern democracies. As partisan lawmakers manipulate election rules and district boundaries, citizens are turning to new reforms, like Michigan’s model, to reclaim fairness and accountability.

Ever feel like your conversations are being hijacked by someone else's agenda? Our political system has industrialised rage to keep you from focusing on things that actually matter, like education and care. Stop falling for the link bait and see how the game is really played.

Every expert thinks their solution is the only answer, but that’s exactly how institutions fail. If your system depends on one leader at the top, it’s an ego trip rather than a system. Watch how to shift from being "in charge" to building a truly high-quality system.

We’ve turned social media into a digital thunderdome, but it doesn't have to be this way. Wikipedia proved that radical openness can actually create a public good instead of total chaos. It’s time we stop amplifying our worst instincts and start building for our better angels.

"I suspect this is going to become a very significant pandemic," warns experts on the Ebola outbreak, noting it will likely "leak into Tanzania... maybe leak into Rwanda." It’s going to be "very disruptive," and we are completely unprepared because we refuse to fund global health. #momsky #sheshed

EuroLeague Final Four Preview: Olympiacos vs Fenerbahce #euroleague #nba #nbaeurope #basketball #basket

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Amber needs money for college, but all the jobs she’s applied for have turned her down... Luckily, Amber knows there is more than one way to pass an interview... www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZQTJLY7

RP• @cfh_unfiltered These videos are flooding MAGA algorithms, complaining about grocery and gas prices and while I don’t want to be an asshole... we told you so. Trump has always had one goal, to suck as much money from you as he can. #gasprices #groceryprices #trumpinsidertrading

@joedoylemilb.bsky.social thinks that Kade Anderson not only has a good chance to make the big leagues in 2026, but make as a starter “There are not three arms better than Kade Anderson waiting in the wings”

#NDTVGroundReport | Delivering a strong message of resilience and defiance, an Iranian woman asserts that they are not afraid and cannot be intimidated.

Playing without music is wild. 😵‍💫 I may have encountered a bug. 🤭 #BeatSaber #Bug

How Prince William and Kate Middleton are ‘upping their game’ after Andrew’s arrest Middleton recently wowed the Italian public with a work trip, her first international visit since her cancer diagnosis.

Redefining the timeline. 🏛️🛡️ When your collection dates back to 40 BC, "vintage" feels a little different. From Alexander the Great to the Constantine era, these ancient coins are the true definition of an antique. A physical witness to 2,000 years of change. 🪙⚔️ Shop the real history: Kinzercoins.com

#brown #smith #explore #fyp #BreakingNewsUSA Full story: https://jqjo.com/article/i2recvpa

Haut an Haut tragen - hast du das mal probiert? 😱#tragebaby Ich bringe gerade meine Videos hierher – falls du neu bist, willkommen! 👋

One of the most important green flags: emotional regulation. When someone stays grounded during conflict, it keeps your nervous system from going into survival mode. Conflict becomes manageable. If you want help building this dynamic, learn more at the link in my bio. #relationshipadvice

📊 2026-05-23 • Artemis II: IFT-12 RETRY TONIGHT: Starship V3 Scrubbed at T-40s May 21 (Hydraulic Pin) — Window 6:30 PM EDT; Artemis II Crew Day 42 • SpaceX: IFT-12 Block 3 Second Attempt Tonight at 22:30 UTC After May 21 Scrub — Hydraulic Pin Issue Resolved; OLP-2 Inaugural & Fi… 🔗 watchboard.dev

Mauricio sends us into the World Cup break with a bang

Chipmunk 🐿️ Cheeks 🥜

Evgeny Golovikhin gets out of the front headlock and does what every small man fighting a extremely tall guy does. Whip overhands at them until they fall over.

75% of Canadian exports go to the United States, so we all should care if our Prime Minister has talked to Donald Trump lately. It could hurt Canada if Trump doesn't need CUSMA. https://fcpp.org/the-cost-of-discount-oil-and-gas/

Everyone's watching Saudi vs UAE but the real story is smaller OPEC members caught in the crossfire. A price war between rich Gulf states could quietly destroy the cartel from the inside out. ▶️ zurl.co/ySSbo #OPEC #OilWar #GlobalEnergy

Major credit card issuers are tightening the reins on lending, cutting back new card originations while offering smaller credit line sizes to approved applicants. Catch up here: www.cardrates.com/news/card-ma...

Tramavaj je danas izleteo iz šina u ulici Cara Dušana u Beogradu i uleteo u zgradu. Hitna pomoć i policija nalaze se na licu mesta, za sada nepoznato da li ima povređenih.

Came across an old video of one of my band's performances. I miss these guys.

The drive to express and understand are both deeply human. Brouhaha combines two cultural pillars—art and science—to further ask: What separates and also connects us to the delicate web of nature, our environment, other species, and one another? www.sonoluminus.com/sonoluminus/... #sonoluminus

🍁 ASSIST | Kobe Franklin Toronto FC vs. Inter Miami CF, Major League Soccer May 9th, 2026 #CanMNT 🎥Apple TV

Premature ejaculation is more common than people think, and it’s treatable. Here’s a practical, science-based approach that helps. (link in comments)

That late night Magic: The Gathering feeling

Yes you.

Są pierwsze informacje z pobytu @wiedzmaewulka.bsky.social nad morzem 👍😜

Nominiert für den Deutschen Sachbuchpreis 2025: Martina Heßler – Sisyphos im Maschinenraum. Eine Geschichte der Fehlbarkeit von Mensch und Technologie (C.H. Beck) #DSP25

“I’m not a racist but…” 🙄 #BadBunny #SuperBowl #Racist #FolkMusic #OriginalSong #protest #ICE #SocialCommentary #FactCheck

I mean they're kinda right-

SPERM RACING: The newest World Cup sport, featuring sperm from 10000 global contestants swimming up a microfluidic track in a series of race brackets. Can't possibly be real, you say? Think again! Captain Chemical hits issues around this 'sport' on their new album DEEP SIX, which drops on June 6th.

ICE. A man is holding a baby during a seizure while being dragged from his car.

🎙️ Hagen erklärt mal kurz wie die Wahrmache im BüZe Park, Köln Ehrenfeld, entstanden ist. Wir sind da. Kommt rum! 🤗

¿Por qué Novartis invierte ¥3.3B ($450M+) en China? 💰 No es expansión. Es una señal. De Entresto a Cosentyx y Kisqali, acelera ensayos y producción. ¿Qué impulsa este cambio? 👇 #Novartis #ChinaPharma #Biotech #Pharma

How to Stop 1-Star Review Extortion (Google's Hidden Defense) #FakeReviews #GoogleMaps #SEOStrategy #ReputationDefense #BusinessOwner #EntrepreneurLife #OnlineReputation #GoogleBusinessProfile #LocalSEO #ReputationManagement #BusinessScams #SmallBusinessTips

I’ve added a special Moon Room to my dark fantasy game, Crimson Rest. It can be accessed through Moon Doors that appear randomly throughout the castle. What do you think? ➡️ Wishlist 'Crimson Rest' on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3993140 #darkfantasy #indiedev #gamedev #psx #godot

Russia is carrying out deadly attacks on Ukrainian cities: drones are dropping explosives from the sky directly onto crowded streets. One such attack was recorded the day before yesterday in Nizhyn

Establishment Dems use any trick they can find to keep democratic socialists like me off the ballot. They have corporate money and a dirty playbook, but we’ve got you 🫵🏽 Join us for our last week of petitioning: act.darializaforcongress.com/events

In the next episode of The Current Podcast, TXST President Kelly Damphousse talks with artist and activist Matthew Mazzotta about the intersection of public art and activism, and the importance of public art on university campuses. 🎧 Apple: ow.ly/s18R50WnNJz 🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/mhjF50WnNJy

these Bailey vs. Sabrina/Ben updates… can’t say I’m surprised!

Si lo comparamos con los límites en ingresos establecidos en otros países europeos, hay una desproporción clara. Lo vemos: ➡️ En París: Ingresos de 2.900€ al mes máximo en el caso más generoso. ➡️ En Berlín: Ingresos de 1.400€ al mes en viviendas para una sola persona.

Adding a bit of pride back to Birchtree for the month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Fiber Gets Eaten… But NOT By You. #guthealth #fibre #wellness #insulinresistance #health

“Would one of you like to explain to me what a Moo-off is?” 🐄 Episode Two of Under the Hood is out now!📲 Listen to Ryana MacDonald-Gay and Kalea Moore as they sit down with Kate Mason to discuss it all, from Moo-offs to card chaos and stampedes! 📣 youtu.be/csrPBy8bbrY 🤎| #UnderTheHood

well, how 'bout that

Emergency! S02E19 - Boot Clip number 0093 #KMG-365 #emergency

One of the biggest misconceptions about personal development is that the teacher must have everything figured out.  I thought I needed to arrive before I could speak. I thought I needed to solve every problem before I could offer insight.

as a plus size performer, self care is a non-negotiable. you’re not gonna see me berating myself for not posting on schedule or taking time to recover because this body is the only one I have to carry me through life and she deserves the care she needs. and so do you 🖤 take your self-care avoidant