

1. The Future of Democracy
45 snips Dec 1, 2023
Ben Ansell, Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions at Oxford University, discusses the challenges of democracy in the 21st century, including the rise of authoritarianism and the impact of AI. He explores the history and fragility of democracy, as well as the misuse of technology in politics. The pros and cons of the House of Lords are also discussed, along with the future of democracy in relation to capitalism and inequality. The concept of lowering the voting age and granting votes to future generations is explored as well.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Professor Ben Ansel and Fixing Democracy
02:33 • 2min
The History and Challenges of Democracy
04:44 • 19min
The Misuse of Technology in Politics
23:32 • 21min
The House of Lords and Democracy
44:29 • 10min
The Future of Democracy: Capitalism, Inequality, and Challenges
54:11 • 2min
Lowering the Voting Age and Granting Votes to Future Generations
55:59 • 3min