Originally published at: https://participatoryeconomy.org/autonomy-is-a-human-right-why-self-managed-workplaces-should-be-the-norm/
The political left has historically talked about democracy as a value—something good, something we strive toward. It’s often framed ideologically, as a political ideal or social vision. But democracy is more than just a noble aspiration. Science now unequivocally tells us that autonomy—the ability to make choices and have control over our lives—is a basic…