How DD&SA Works

Residents deliberating in depth, and residents deciding in number. These pages explain the two mechanisms at the heart of the model — and how they fit together into a single decision cycle.

The Full Picture

A clear, step-by-step walkthrough of the complete DD&SA decision cycle — from question to evidence to deliberation to the public vote.

Sortition Assemblies

How randomly selected, demographically balanced groups of residents examine evidence and produce informed recommendations.

Direct Democracy

How residents hold the final vote on every significant decision — and why direct consent is what makes the system legitimate.