Why "move fast and break things" is a danger to democracy

Bill C-5: Move Fast and Make Things, or Move Fast and Break Things?

By: David V. Wright and Martin Olszynski Bill Commented On: Bill C-5 - An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act PDF Version: Bill C-5: Move Fast and Make Things, or Move Fast and Break Things? On Friday, June 6th, the new Carney Government tabled

Why "move fast and break things" is a danger to democracy

Meme by Mark Kieran Democracy’s slow-and-stable safeguards are features, not bugs. Silicon Valley’s defining mantra – “move fast and break things” – emerged from Facebook’s early culture, celebrating rapid iteration, aggressive risk-taking, and a willingness to disrupt in the name of innovation. It revolutionised tech, enabling energetic start-ups with fresh ideas to topple established giants who had grown stale and stodgy. But in politics, this…