Conclusion: Shapes of the Frontier

Abstract

Shapes — they are objects of differing dimensions, compositions and structures. Together they can make striking mosaics. On their own they can offer conceptual boundaries. Shapes are integral to one’s thinking. They give form where there often is none. They help us to understand disparate information across complex strands of space and time. Shapes happen in the mind. They happen for example on paper through words, digitally on screens and physically in art. In this Conclusion I offer what I consider to be certain shapes on the frontier of democratic theory as a discourse and as discussed throughout this book.