Technologies of Governance

At first sight, the jobs of policy-makers and game designers could not be more different. On the one hand, a world of law and regulation, trying to stabilize financial markets, tackle global warming, fight crime, regulate traffic, and make network industries work. On the other hand, a world of board games, sports, and ego shooters, [...]

Browsing through the Oxford Times the other day, I came across an interesting development in our very own town that touches upon my recent post about regulation by honking. Apparently, Oxford is considering introducing so-called “shared spaces” to deal with traffic congestion: Oxford University and Oxford City Council both signalled their support this week for [...]

Yesterday’s Washington Post reports that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is introducing an element of peer production into their patent examination process: The Patent and Trademark Office is starting a pilot project that will not only post patent applications on the Web and invite comments but also use a community rating system designed to [...]