Twitter has been banned in China--this action has long-term consequences that even it doesn't foresee.
New technologies are shaping our world, those that increase socialization and eventually lead to a new legal infrastructure will have the greatest impact.
Referendum usage has increased in recent decades, but this is only the beginning of a much greater change in governance.
Blockchain, a new technology, may someday enable internet-based elections, which in turn could enable direct democracy.
Making elections easier will be key to increased referendum usage--a recent Colorado election sheds insight on this.
The world will need to get smarter on how it allows the internet to be used in elections.
Before referendums can become more commonplace in governance, voters will need to mature in their decision-making.
BREXIT provides us with a lesson in how not to use referendums.
Britain will come out ahead in the long-run if it stays with the first BREXIT referendum.