Mix the Pirate Parties voting system, with cybernetics and a worldwide network and you have the beginnings of the Demarchy from Alastair Reynolds books set in the Revelation Space Universe.
Basically it's democracy on steroids, with anyone able to vote on any issue at any time via their internet by way of neural implants taken to the extreme of even their buildings changing shape and design based on the desires of the majority of the residents.
In addition to the way people vote is taken into consideration by the voting computers and correctly choosing the "right" choice in emergencies even if the majority voted otherwise means your vote eventually gains more weight with some peoples votes counting for 2 or 3 people rather than just one.
Could be possible in a few decades with simplistic forms possible now.
Broadband speeds will always be lower under a Coalition Government.
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