Our technological capacity for large group collaboration has increased dramatically since the late 1700’s. We now have means to meet virtually and create virtual discussion forums that render the traditional orations from the floor of the Congress obsolete. The romantic image of democracy operating by representatives persuading each other through moving speeches is far from the reality of how Congressional representatives currently choose their positions on legislation. In reality, Congressional speeches are largely for the public audience. We can use newer technology to allow larger numbers of representatives to collaborate on legislation, and thereby expand the number of representatives such that none represent more than 100,000 constituents.

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