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Spectator Out Loud: Richard Dawkins, Nicholas Farrell, Mary Wakefield, Lisa Hilton and Philip Hensher

Best of the Spectator

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Rethinking Democracy and the Power of Scientific Influence

This chapter critiques the current Electoral College system and explores more democratic alternatives for presidential elections. It also reflects on a recent American tour that engaged communities in scientific discussions, culminating in a visit to a particle accelerator that illustrates the nuances of quantum theory.

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