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EP22: Should We Abolish Elections? (On Guerrero’s Lottocracy)
Academic Edgelords
Challenges of Representative Democracy
This chapter examines the pitfalls of representative democracy, particularly focusing on voter ignorance and the challenges of accountability in the political system. The discussion critiques the disconnect between public perceptions of economic issues and political realities, as well as the structural limitations that hinder informed voting. It highlights the difficulties of fostering a well-informed electorate and how misconceptions about leadership contribute to ongoing corruption within the system.
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