Show Notes
Introducing Max Rashbrooke
Here in Aotearoa New Zealand we’d like to think that we live in a classless society. That anyone can “make it” and that opportunities are equal.
But today's guest, author Max Rashbrooke, has made a career out of unpacking uncomfortable myths such as this. He shows that there are indeed different classes in Aotearoa New Zealand, and that this affects how citizens engage with government.
During our discussion, Max makes the case for a deeper form of democracy and calls for Aotearoa New Zealand to join the wave of deliberative democracy that is spreading across the globe.
How exciting is that?
If you are ready to have your views of our society challenged a bit, this eye-opening episode is for you.
In today’s episode you’ll learn:
What are “the Remuera Right” and “the Kilbirnie Left”
The uncomfortable truth about social classes in Aotearoa New Zealand and what that means for your work
How to navigate historical distrust from communities
How the long-term benefits of deliberative democracy far outweigh the (sense of) short-term loss of control for governments.
Resources mentioned in this episode
Join us for the Talk It Up unconference in February 2022 in Kirikiriroa Hamilton
Max Rashbrooke’s LinkedIn profile
Max Rashbrooke’s website
Browse and purchase Max’s books, especially his latest book Too Much Money
Watch Max’s hugely popular TEDx talk: Three Ways to Upgrade Democracy for the 21st Century
Listen to episode 28 where we hear a case study of Deliberative democracy for the future of Auckland's water, with Dr Tatjana Buklijas and Dr Jenny Wigley.
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