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The Crowned CitizenDemocracy is an Endangered Species
Hi, my name is Stella Achenbach. I was born in Germany in 1984. Professionally speaking, I am a designer and digital creator, as well as the founder of The ALANA Project. Those of you who follow me on social media know about my creative endeavors and my passion for Web3 and cutting-edge technologies. But some of you might be surprised to hear that I have had a big passion for topics of governance and political philosophy my whole life. Throughout my high school years, I was very active in sch...
The Crowned CitizenDemocracy in Numbers
Democracy in NumbersIntroductionA chapter in Rutger Bregman’s “Utopien für Realisten” (Utopias for Realists) inspired me to dig deeper into all the statistics and numbers surrounding democracy. Since the 1900s, we have lived in a world that adores numbers almost over everything else. The specific measurement Bregman elaborates on is the GDP in the chapter “Der Maßstab schlechthin” (The Ultimate benchmark). The GDP aims to be a singular metric to define economic success; I started wondering ho...
The Crowned CitizenDemocracy from the Perspective of AI
IntroductionWhen we talk about democracy, are we consistently talking about the same concept? How does the majority of us view democracy, and how does the data we produce (e.g., social media, news pages, YouTube, blogs, etc.) influence how artificial intelligence interprets the concept again? Definition Whenever I research a distinct topic, I typically start by understanding very clearly how the term that my research involves is being defined. My first resort is asking Google for the official...
The Crowned CitizenDemocracy is an Endangered Species
Hi, my name is Stella Achenbach. I was born in Germany in 1984. Professionally speaking, I am a designer and digital creator, as well as the founder of The ALANA Project. Those of you who follow me on social media know about my creative endeavors and my passion for Web3 and cutting-edge technologies. But some of you might be surprised to hear that I have had a big passion for topics of governance and political philosophy my whole life. Throughout my high school years, I was very active in sch...
The Crowned CitizenDemocracy in Numbers
Democracy in NumbersIntroductionA chapter in Rutger Bregman’s “Utopien für Realisten” (Utopias for Realists) inspired me to dig deeper into all the statistics and numbers surrounding democracy. Since the 1900s, we have lived in a world that adores numbers almost over everything else. The specific measurement Bregman elaborates on is the GDP in the chapter “Der Maßstab schlechthin” (The Ultimate benchmark). The GDP aims to be a singular metric to define economic success; I started wondering ho...
The Crowned CitizenDemocracy from the Perspective of AI
IntroductionWhen we talk about democracy, are we consistently talking about the same concept? How does the majority of us view democracy, and how does the data we produce (e.g., social media, news pages, YouTube, blogs, etc.) influence how artificial intelligence interprets the concept again? Definition Whenever I research a distinct topic, I typically start by understanding very clearly how the term that my research involves is being defined. My first resort is asking Google for the official...
Welcome to ‘The Crowned Citizen’! I recently changed the name and graphics of my publication, and I figured I owe you an explanation!
I was between calls and started scribbling in my notebook. There has been a lot on my mind beyond work these days, mostly connected to the articles I publish here and the currently rather dire state of our democracies. I got up to get lunch after the call had ended, and once I returned to my workplace, there was a first sketch of ‘The Crowned Citizen.’
After the title popped into my head, I immediately questioned if it already held a meaning, so I investigated and found out that the term had been used in different contexts before:
King Louis Philippe I of France was described as the ‘Crowned Citizen’ or ‘Citizen King’ during his short reign (1830 to 1848). He was seen as the embodiment of "the best possible republic" and played a significant role in shaping French society.
American judge and orator Samuel Furman Hunt was described with the same term because he "filled the whole measure of good citizenship." This usage highlights exemplary civic virtue and contributions to society.
In modern gaming contexts, "The Crowned Citizen" is a title or goal within certain games. Players compete to earn this honor, representing their tribe or people in the process.
Generally, we can conclude that ‘The Crowned Citizen’ represents an individual who embodies the highest ideals of citizenship for exceptional civic engagement.
But what happens if the current governance system doesn’t fulfill its duties anymore towards us, the citizens? We have fulfilled our responsibilities of living in a democracy by engaging in governance, being productive, and paying taxes. Yet, we are being ignored, ostracized, and even erased from the system.
The Crowned Citizen is no longer pleased; their face is in absolute disarray. From a state of frustration to fear and disgust, almost anything has taken place by now in the face of how their democracy has regressed.
My painted version of ‘The Crowned Citizen’ is about that current state. It represents a confused, disappointed, and embarrassed state of disbelief at what is happening in the world. I know many of us are still in denial or think that the ‘me exception’ is still valid, but deep in your soul, you know it is not. If you feel the way I do, I ask you to get yourself a free graphic of ‘The Crowned Citizen’ here and put it up on your public profiles as a symbol of silent protest against all that is currently happening. Hammer it on your Facebook profile, plaster it on Instagram and Twitter and demonstrate with me and many other Crowned Citizens!
It’s free, of course, and you can claim it with your email as well if absolutely necessary. The NFT is available on Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, and Polygon. Have fun plastering the internet! Needless to say the graphic is CC0.
https://app.unlock-protocol.com/event/the-crowned-citizen-1
https://app.unlock-protocol.com/event/the-crowned-citizen
Welcome to ‘The Crowned Citizen’! I recently changed the name and graphics of my publication, and I figured I owe you an explanation!
I was between calls and started scribbling in my notebook. There has been a lot on my mind beyond work these days, mostly connected to the articles I publish here and the currently rather dire state of our democracies. I got up to get lunch after the call had ended, and once I returned to my workplace, there was a first sketch of ‘The Crowned Citizen.’
After the title popped into my head, I immediately questioned if it already held a meaning, so I investigated and found out that the term had been used in different contexts before:
King Louis Philippe I of France was described as the ‘Crowned Citizen’ or ‘Citizen King’ during his short reign (1830 to 1848). He was seen as the embodiment of "the best possible republic" and played a significant role in shaping French society.
American judge and orator Samuel Furman Hunt was described with the same term because he "filled the whole measure of good citizenship." This usage highlights exemplary civic virtue and contributions to society.
In modern gaming contexts, "The Crowned Citizen" is a title or goal within certain games. Players compete to earn this honor, representing their tribe or people in the process.
Generally, we can conclude that ‘The Crowned Citizen’ represents an individual who embodies the highest ideals of citizenship for exceptional civic engagement.
But what happens if the current governance system doesn’t fulfill its duties anymore towards us, the citizens? We have fulfilled our responsibilities of living in a democracy by engaging in governance, being productive, and paying taxes. Yet, we are being ignored, ostracized, and even erased from the system.
The Crowned Citizen is no longer pleased; their face is in absolute disarray. From a state of frustration to fear and disgust, almost anything has taken place by now in the face of how their democracy has regressed.
My painted version of ‘The Crowned Citizen’ is about that current state. It represents a confused, disappointed, and embarrassed state of disbelief at what is happening in the world. I know many of us are still in denial or think that the ‘me exception’ is still valid, but deep in your soul, you know it is not. If you feel the way I do, I ask you to get yourself a free graphic of ‘The Crowned Citizen’ here and put it up on your public profiles as a symbol of silent protest against all that is currently happening. Hammer it on your Facebook profile, plaster it on Instagram and Twitter and demonstrate with me and many other Crowned Citizens!
It’s free, of course, and you can claim it with your email as well if absolutely necessary. The NFT is available on Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, and Polygon. Have fun plastering the internet! Needless to say the graphic is CC0.
https://app.unlock-protocol.com/event/the-crowned-citizen-1
https://app.unlock-protocol.com/event/the-crowned-citizen
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