@ngruen.bsky.social
I appear to be in "a dense web of lawyers, ex-judges, economists, business owners, artists, performers and heritage professionals."
Not the end: Inside Tasmania’s AFL stadium stouch
www.themandarin.com.au/305653-not-t...
Not the end: Inside Tasmania’s AFL stadium stouch
www.themandarin.com.au/305653-not-t...
Not the end: Inside Tasmania’s AFL stadium stouch
OPINION | The Yes team might have won the day last month, but it was a narrow win in a chamber that never settles.
www.themandarin.com.au
January 14, 2026 at 6:18 AM
I appear to be in "a dense web of lawyers, ex-judges, economists, business owners, artists, performers and heritage professionals."
Not the end: Inside Tasmania’s AFL stadium stouch
www.themandarin.com.au/305653-not-t...
Not the end: Inside Tasmania’s AFL stadium stouch
www.themandarin.com.au/305653-not-t...
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The Shared Centre | Nicholas Gruen
The Shared Centre is a book-sized idea, told through bite-sized videos by Nicholas Gruen. Featuring new music by Brian Eno.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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You think you chose your political side, but did you really? The competitive system isn't just about voting; it’s programming how you see the world and locking you into a box.
It’s time to realise that treating politics like a team sport is breaking our ability to think clearly.
It’s time to realise that treating politics like a team sport is breaking our ability to think clearly.
January 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
You think you chose your political side, but did you really? The competitive system isn't just about voting; it’s programming how you see the world and locking you into a box.
It’s time to realise that treating politics like a team sport is breaking our ability to think clearly.
It’s time to realise that treating politics like a team sport is breaking our ability to think clearly.
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PODCAST @mediaactive.bsky.social with @ngruen.bsky.social discuss his online video series, “Awakening Our Better Angels”. #democracy #auspol rss.com/podcasts/tra...
"AWAKENING OUR BETTER ANGELS": NICHOLAS GRUEN | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Nicholas is CEO of Lateral Economics, a policy economist, and a frequent commentator on mainstream and independent media.Over the last couple of years, Nicholas has been working on a video series, wit...
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December 26, 2025 at 5:19 AM
PODCAST @mediaactive.bsky.social with @ngruen.bsky.social discuss his online video series, “Awakening Our Better Angels”. #democracy #auspol rss.com/podcasts/tra...
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A surgeon always thinks the answer is surgery, and a psychotherapist thinks it's all in your head. Your specific expertise is actually blinding you to the real problem. Stop trying to force your professional toolkit onto every issue and learn to see the system as it really is.
January 5, 2026 at 5:22 PM
A surgeon always thinks the answer is surgery, and a psychotherapist thinks it's all in your head. Your specific expertise is actually blinding you to the real problem. Stop trying to force your professional toolkit onto every issue and learn to see the system as it really is.
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We’ve convinced ourselves that elections are the only way to run a democracy, but we’re missing half the picture. There’s a second, even more powerful way to represent the people that we already trust in courtrooms, so why aren't we using it in government?
January 7, 2026 at 3:42 PM
We’ve convinced ourselves that elections are the only way to run a democracy, but we’re missing half the picture. There’s a second, even more powerful way to represent the people that we already trust in courtrooms, so why aren't we using it in government?
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Edmund Burke famously said that society is a pact between the dead, the living, and the unborn. We’re standing on the shoulders of giants, but are we actually adding anything for the people coming next? It’s time to rethink what kind of legacy we are actually leaving behind.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Edmund Burke famously said that society is a pact between the dead, the living, and the unborn. We’re standing on the shoulders of giants, but are we actually adding anything for the people coming next? It’s time to rethink what kind of legacy we are actually leaving behind.
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9. The dark secret behind democracy
We all want good leaders in our democracy, but what if politics, elections, and the very systems we use to choose them actually give narcissists and bad leaders a leg up? In this video on the dark secret behind democracy, I explore the paradox at the heart of our modern institutions. We want leaders
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December 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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ICYMI …PODCAST @ngruen.bsky.social in conversation with @mediaactive.bsky.social about Gruen’s online video series, “Awakening Our Better Angels”. #democracy #sortition
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"AWAKENING OUR BETTER ANGELS": NICHOLAS GRUEN | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Nicholas is CEO of Lateral Economics, a policy economist, and a frequent commentator on mainstream and independent media.Over the last couple of years, Nicholas has been working on a video series, wit...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:25 AM
ICYMI …PODCAST @ngruen.bsky.social in conversation with @mediaactive.bsky.social about Gruen’s online video series, “Awakening Our Better Angels”. #democracy #sortition
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Democracy by Theatre: Why Boring Policies Matter
Ever wonder why schools crumble while politicians argue about culture wars?
It’s because fixing education isn’t "entertaining" enough for the news cycle. We’ve turned democracy into a reality TV show, and we’re paying the price.
Ever wonder why schools crumble while politicians argue about culture wars?
It’s because fixing education isn’t "entertaining" enough for the news cycle. We’ve turned democracy into a reality TV show, and we’re paying the price.
December 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Democracy by Theatre: Why Boring Policies Matter
Ever wonder why schools crumble while politicians argue about culture wars?
It’s because fixing education isn’t "entertaining" enough for the news cycle. We’ve turned democracy into a reality TV show, and we’re paying the price.
Ever wonder why schools crumble while politicians argue about culture wars?
It’s because fixing education isn’t "entertaining" enough for the news cycle. We’ve turned democracy into a reality TV show, and we’re paying the price.
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Check out the @ngruen.bsky.social video series on #democracy at @thesharedcentre.bsky.social. There are twenty in the series. www.thesharedcentre.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Check out the @ngruen.bsky.social video series on #democracy at @thesharedcentre.bsky.social. There are twenty in the series. www.thesharedcentre.com
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PODCAST @ngruen.bsky.social in conversation with @mediaactive.bsky.social about Gruen’s online video series, “Awakening Our Better Angels”. #democracy #sortition rss.com/podcasts/tra...
"AWAKENING OUR BETTER ANGELS": NICHOLAS GRUEN | Podcast Episode on RSS.com
Nicholas is CEO of Lateral Economics, a policy economist, and a frequent commentator on mainstream and independent media.Over the last couple of years, Nicholas has been working on a video series, wit...
rss.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
PODCAST @ngruen.bsky.social in conversation with @mediaactive.bsky.social about Gruen’s online video series, “Awakening Our Better Angels”. #democracy #sortition rss.com/podcasts/tra...
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Australian economist and CEO Nicholas Gruen recently launched the first of a twenty-episode series of short videos on sortition and citizens' assemblies. #GetLucky #Sortition #Lottocracy
www.tegenverkiezingen.nl/gruen-komt-m...
www.tegenverkiezingen.nl/gruen-komt-m...
November 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Australian economist and CEO Nicholas Gruen recently launched the first of a twenty-episode series of short videos on sortition and citizens' assemblies. #GetLucky #Sortition #Lottocracy
www.tegenverkiezingen.nl/gruen-komt-m...
www.tegenverkiezingen.nl/gruen-komt-m...
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7. Why democracy’s failing - and can we fight back?
Democracy feels like it’s in trouble. We see ferocious political competition, polarisation, and attacks on the very rules of the game. Institutions that were supposed to protect the 'shared centre' – like the rule of law, free and fair elections, and even impartial judges – are being eroded by parti
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November 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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You believe in shared rules, but what happens when politicians ignore them? We are seeing a new crisis of democratic norms.
Can our leaders save us? The shocking answer is NO.
Find out why the defence of democracy must be taken off the politicians and given back the people!
Can our leaders save us? The shocking answer is NO.
Find out why the defence of democracy must be taken off the politicians and given back the people!
November 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
You believe in shared rules, but what happens when politicians ignore them? We are seeing a new crisis of democratic norms.
Can our leaders save us? The shocking answer is NO.
Find out why the defence of democracy must be taken off the politicians and given back the people!
Can our leaders save us? The shocking answer is NO.
Find out why the defence of democracy must be taken off the politicians and given back the people!
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They’re pseudo-conversations, orchestrated by paid entertainers & advocates with fixed positions, playing to the gallery, harvesting attention, & selling it to advertisers.
To find out more, watch video 4 of The Shared Centre series here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLAv...
To find out more, watch video 4 of The Shared Centre series here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLAv...
4. We can’t talk it through any more: why?
YouTube video by Nicholas Gruen
www.youtube.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:56 PM
They’re pseudo-conversations, orchestrated by paid entertainers & advocates with fixed positions, playing to the gallery, harvesting attention, & selling it to advertisers.
To find out more, watch video 4 of The Shared Centre series here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLAv...
To find out more, watch video 4 of The Shared Centre series here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLAv...
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Most disagreements are mostly misunderstandings
Something I really believe! And don't miss the great comment - by a Russian teacher of game making - it seems.
youtube.com/shorts/KPOPQ...
Something I really believe! And don't miss the great comment - by a Russian teacher of game making - it seems.
youtube.com/shorts/KPOPQ...
The Real Reason We Fail to Understand Each Other
YouTube video by Nicholas Gruen
youtube.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Most disagreements are mostly misunderstandings
Something I really believe! And don't miss the great comment - by a Russian teacher of game making - it seems.
youtube.com/shorts/KPOPQ...
Something I really believe! And don't miss the great comment - by a Russian teacher of game making - it seems.
youtube.com/shorts/KPOPQ...
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.../ This fragile fabric of communication is what makes us a truly remarkable species and allows us to achieve things no other species can.
To find out more, visit The Shared Centre video series by clicking the link in the bio or watch the reel in full here:
www.youtube.com/shorts/j_wl4...
To find out more, visit The Shared Centre video series by clicking the link in the bio or watch the reel in full here:
www.youtube.com/shorts/j_wl4...
The Miracle of Human Communication Explained
YouTube video by Nicholas Gruen
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
.../ This fragile fabric of communication is what makes us a truly remarkable species and allows us to achieve things no other species can.
To find out more, visit The Shared Centre video series by clicking the link in the bio or watch the reel in full here:
www.youtube.com/shorts/j_wl4...
To find out more, visit The Shared Centre video series by clicking the link in the bio or watch the reel in full here:
www.youtube.com/shorts/j_wl4...
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What Tennis Teaches Us About Fairness and Rules
Are we competing, or are we cooperating? You might think the answer is obvious, but tennis shows us something deeper. Every rally depends on rules, fairness, and cooperation — without them, the game collapses.
www.youtube.com/shorts/y1ehw...
Are we competing, or are we cooperating? You might think the answer is obvious, but tennis shows us something deeper. Every rally depends on rules, fairness, and cooperation — without them, the game collapses.
www.youtube.com/shorts/y1ehw...
What Tennis Teaches Us About Fairness and Rules
YouTube video by Nicholas Gruen
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
What Tennis Teaches Us About Fairness and Rules
Are we competing, or are we cooperating? You might think the answer is obvious, but tennis shows us something deeper. Every rally depends on rules, fairness, and cooperation — without them, the game collapses.
www.youtube.com/shorts/y1ehw...
Are we competing, or are we cooperating? You might think the answer is obvious, but tennis shows us something deeper. Every rally depends on rules, fairness, and cooperation — without them, the game collapses.
www.youtube.com/shorts/y1ehw...
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This week’s substack - with Video 5
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
Getting a dictator to whip us into line edition
And other things I encountered during the week
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This week’s substack - with Video 5
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
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The conversations around The Shared Centre is growing and we’d love for you to grow with us! 🌿
Come and visit us in our Discord community where you can connect with like-minded people, swap ideas, share updates, and get involved in our chat.
💬 Join the conversation using the link in our bio!
Come and visit us in our Discord community where you can connect with like-minded people, swap ideas, share updates, and get involved in our chat.
💬 Join the conversation using the link in our bio!
November 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The conversations around The Shared Centre is growing and we’d love for you to grow with us! 🌿
Come and visit us in our Discord community where you can connect with like-minded people, swap ideas, share updates, and get involved in our chat.
💬 Join the conversation using the link in our bio!
Come and visit us in our Discord community where you can connect with like-minded people, swap ideas, share updates, and get involved in our chat.
💬 Join the conversation using the link in our bio!
Yes, rather the problem
But why use the word 'offended'? Strange usage in that context.
But why use the word 'offended'? Strange usage in that context.
November 1, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Yes, rather the problem
But why use the word 'offended'? Strange usage in that context.
But why use the word 'offended'? Strange usage in that context.
Nice to see it back just as it was in Lincoln's Day
15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.
November 1, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Nice to see it back just as it was in Lincoln's Day
This week’s substack - with Video 5
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
Getting a dictator to whip us into line edition
And other things I encountered during the week
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:09 AM
This week’s substack - with Video 5
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
And remember as far as the video is concerned
#LikeShareSaveTheWorld
Do you really want to be telling your grandchildren that you didn’t like and share when you had the chance?
@thesharedcentre.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/nicholas...
One step forward …
Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support
The centre-left D66 has made its largest ever gains and almost tripled its seats in parliament.
www.aljazeera.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 AM
One step forward …
Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...
Netherlands centrist party wins big in election as far right loses support
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...