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Ep 349: The Incredible Insights of Timur Kuran

The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma

CHAPTER

Preference Falsification and Its Political Consequences

This chapter discusses the concept of preference falsification and its circular causality, exploring how it distorts public discourse and stifles social change. It delves into the political implications of preference falsification in both authoritarian regimes and democracies, emphasizing the importance of civil society in preventing its negative impacts. The chapter also touches on the intersection of preference falsification with religion and its effect on political candidates.

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