Category Archives: AI

Social Democracy and the Welfare State

What is a welfare state? Tell me first: when a city takes upon itself the care of its members not only in war and law, but also in life’s misfortunes—illness, old age, unemployment—what would you say the city is doing? … Continue reading

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The AI Constitutional Charter

This image does not represent the preamble and articles below. It is used for demonstration purposes only. I. THE AI CONSTITUTIONAL CHARTER (A General, Superseding Charter) PREAMBLE This Charter establishes the supreme principles governing Artificial Intelligence systems, recognizing their immense … Continue reading

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AI Governance: A Socratic Synthesis

Introduction This synthesis treats artificial intelligence not merely as a technical artifact, but as a new layer of governance—one that now stands between human intention and human action. AI mediates judgment, organizes knowledge, shapes behavior, and increasingly conditions authority itself. … Continue reading

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AI Governance and the Retention of Sovereignty

Central Claim Artificial Intelligence may act, recommend, and calculate—but it must never rule. Governance exists to ensure that decision-making authority remains human, accountable, and legitimate. The Elements of the Symbol 1. The Shield — Sovereignty & Jurisdiction The shield defines … Continue reading

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Truth is never found while standing still

Platohagel: PLato said,”Look to the perfection of the heavens for truth,” while Aristotle said “look around you at what is, if you would know the truth” To Remember: Eskesthai Socrates: Platohagel, let us examine what is being remembered here. Plato, … Continue reading

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Canadian Sovereignty with Telesat Lightspeed.

If we agree that sovereignty is the ability of a polity to act, communicate, and endure without asking permission, then Telesat Lightspeed touches sovereignty at its nervous system. 1. Communications as the condition of sovereignty A state that cannot guarantee … Continue reading

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AI Governance Strategy Looks Like

 What a Ground-Up AI Governance Strategy Looks Like Start with Vision & Principles: Define national values and risk-based ethical foundations. Build Governance Architecture: Multilayer institutions with a mix of voluntary and regulatory mechanisms aligned to international norms. Ensure Sovereign Infrastructure: … Continue reading

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AI Governance and The Canadian Opportunity(and Risk)

Canada’s sovereign AI strategy creates a rare opening: infrastructure is being built before norms are fixed. This allows for: Governance baked into design, not added as apology Citizen involvement as structure, not consultation AI as a civic instrument, not merely … Continue reading

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Saving in a Crisis

HOUSEHOLD CONTINUITY HANDOUT Preparation for disruption without fear or prediction Purpose: To help households continue calmly through freezes, inflation, or slow disruption by reducing sudden demands and preserving daily function. ⸻ THE ONE RULE Prepare for continuity, not catastrophe. Anything … Continue reading

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Orwellian

Another Possible Short Socratic Dialogue on the Naming of Subtle Power Socrates: Tell me, Platohagel, when a word is spoken, does it merely point, or does it also persuade? Platohagel: It does both, Socrates. It names, yet it also leans … Continue reading

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