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I am optimistic.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yes, I am optimistic even though most of our social problems are getting worse in spite of ever-increasing spending and programs, our social and political divisiveness is worsening despite pledges to do better, and our leaders are offering no useful explanations nor viable solutions. Demographics and worldwide political and economic forces portend additional pressures on our challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most importantly, I simply believe hope and optimism are essential if we are to face and solve problems. Hope and optimism must, of course, be based on something more than wishful thinking. I offer three broad reasons for such confidence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. America still possesses much that is good and strong<\/strong>, in our beliefs, in our people, and in our institutions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. I believe it is possible to understand fundamentally and coherently the causes of our current problems<\/strong> and what is required to solve them. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. We have true freedom to vote<\/strong> not only politically but socially and economically.<\/em> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Therefore, a citizenry that properly understands our present circumstances and a viable path forward has the voting power to change our current social trajectory to one that promises a better future for all citizens<\/em><\/strong>, one in which everyone has an opportunity to flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Role of Citizen-Ruler<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We can solve our most pressing problems, learn to cooperate and compromise, and minimize social unrest, but not by doing more of what we have been doing for decades\u2014more money and programs are not the answer nor is the hope for a savior leader. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    My work shows we can only achieve those goals with the rise of true citizen-rulers who possess understanding proper to the role. My mission is to call for and help develop citizen-rulers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Citizen Ruler Illustrations in the Real World<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    Social Response to the Hamas Attack Against Israel<\/a><\/h3>
    Dwight Yoder<\/span><\/a><\/div>

    The social response within the United States to the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas offers multiple illustrations of fundamental principles, social voting, and economic voting. First, a brief description of the event. From Gaza, Hamas attacked civilians in the adjacent southern part of Israel. The attack drew worldwide attention because its purpose was to…<\/p>\n

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    Learning From Argentina<\/a><\/h3>
    Dwight Yoder<\/span><\/a><\/div>

    The world has the opportunity to witness an amazing exercise in democracy and economics because Argentina elected Javier Milei as president in December 2023. His philosophy and understanding are new to Argentina. He was elected because the economy was collapsing, one measure of which is inflation of about 50% per year for several years before…<\/p>\n

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    Current Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    Artificial Intelligence and Society<\/a><\/h3>
    Dwight Yoder<\/span><\/a><\/div>

    Artificial intelligence (AI) burst into the public discussion in the early part of 2023. Along with the overly optimistic views of what it would do for humankind came overly pessimistic predictions of dire consequences. As is the usual case, reality lies in the middle. What should citizens understand about this technology, and what should they…<\/p>\n

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    General Election 2024<\/a><\/h3>
    Dwight Yoder<\/span><\/a><\/div>

    A Letter to Fellow Citizens Imagine it is Thanksgiving 2024, just a few weeks after the general election, and you are visiting with friends, colleagues, and family. Imagine those conversations are more pleasant, more unifying, more constructive, and more hopeful than they were following the 2020 general election, when the country was torn, angry, and…<\/p>\n

    Continue Reading General Election 2024<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

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    Properly Understood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


    This website complements and applies the concepts in my book. For an orderly and coherent presentation of the principles and analyses which underlie my work, refer to the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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