It’s difficult to survive the period of Brexit and Donald Trump, of Jeremy Corbyn and hostile to Corbyn, without feeling that something has turned out badly with our vote based system. We yell at each different crosswise over consistently augmenting bays of sensitivity and comprehension. We focus on individuals and identities, searching for somebody to fault for our shared incomprehension – “It’s her blame!” “It’s his blame!” – when this exclusive exacerbates the divisions. In any case, consider the possibility that it’s not the general population that is the issue. Imagine a scenario in which it’s the machines through which we progressively convey that are making things go into disrepair. [Read more…]