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Ten Political Commandments: Citizens to the State
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781468130218
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: Dec 28 2012
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.19 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if the people could write commandments to their leaders? What if democracy was more than a vote every few years?
In this bold and visionary manifesto, systems scientist and social innovator Yiannis Laouris dares to flip the script-challenging citizens to reclaim their power and rethink the relationship between society and state. Born from decades of dialogue with citizens and enriched by lessons from ancient Athens to modern systemic science, 10 Commandments: Citizens to the State outlines a new moral and civic code for democratic governance in crisis.
Each commandment addresses a fundamental flaw in modern systems of government-from the ethical failures of leadership and the misuse of power, to the erosion of transparency, accountability, and public trust. But this book is not a complaint-it is a call to action. Drawing on structured democratic dialogue, Laouris proposes concrete pathways to redesign governance around participation, wisdom, and justice.
Accessible, impassioned, and deeply relevant in an era of political distrust, 10 Commandments offers both diagnosis and direction. Whether you're a reformer, a citizen, or a policymaker, this book will sharpen your awareness-and challenge you to imagine a better future.
This book is for:
Citizens frustrated with political corruption and inertia
Educators, activists, and reformers working on democratic renewal
Thinkers and doers exploring participatory governance and systems change
Anyone searching for practical ideals grounded in deep ethical principles
Let these ten commandments inspire a new civic ethos-where leaders are accountable, citizens are empowered, and democracy is reborn through collective intelligence.
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