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The Importance of a Shared Constitution
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The success of a society depends on how different groups of people can agree to live together and share power, which ideally would allow for alternating power between groups. The South African constitution, crafted after the end of apartheid, serves as an example of a best practice modern constitution that enables society to function cohesively.
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To reach a collective agreement, we need to have an idea of how power is arranged in our society, who the powerful and the weaker people are, and the different capacities of groups to achieve their desires.
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Summary
To reach a collective agreement, we need to have an idea of how power is arranged in our society, who the powerful and the weaker people are, and the different capacities of groups to achieve their desires. A smaller group would need to propose the agreement and have it validated by the general public.
ChapterThe Importance of a Shared Constitution
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In order for different groups of people to live together in a way that will share power, it is crucial to understand what they want and their beliefs, and come to an agreement on a system that has equality and rights for all.
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Summary
In order for different groups of people to live together in a way that will share power, it is crucial to understand what they want and their beliefs, and come to an agreement on a system that has equality and rights for all. The South African Constitution is an example of a best practices modern constitution that paved the way for equality and shared power.
ChapterThe Importance of a Shared Constitution
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PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The South African government knew that redistributing wealth fairly would not be possible while also guaranteeing the rights of the white minority, in order to allow for the country to develop.
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The South African government knew that redistributing wealth fairly would not be possible while also guaranteeing the rights of the white minority, in order to allow for the country to develop. Similarly, Tunisia drafted a constitution after the Arab Spring that was not perfect, but addressed the need to retain the capital and know-how of the white population.