America’s Complex Future (with George Packer)
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Valuing Achievements and Legislative Victories in Politics
The chapter examines the current incentive structure in politics, questioning the emphasis on sensationalism over substantial achievements. Through examples like Marjorie Taylor Greene and President Joe Biden, it explores how attention-grabbing behavior often overshadow legislative accomplishments in public discourse. The conversation also touches on the impact of attention politics on democracy, tribalism in belief systems, and reflections on recent elections and trends worldwide.
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