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Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig

S5E06: Overturned Tables: Representativeness: Nick Stephanopoulos

Nov 10, 2023
01:08:55
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Harvard Law Professor Nick Stephanopoulos discusses his conception of representativeness and alignment in democracy. The podcast explores the challenges of achieving alignment between the political system and the people it represents. It also touches on the impact of media polarization, the role of moderates in American politics, policy alignment, and the implications of the electoral college. The speaker expresses frustration with publishing and emphasizes the importance of democracy reform.
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Quick takeaways

  • Alignment theory suggests that the law of democracy should strive to align the political system with the people it represents.
  • Gerrymandering and campaign finance regulations can either misalign or align the political system with the preferences of the population.

Deep dives

The Argument for Alignment Theory

Alignment theory posits that the core objective of the law of democracy should be to achieve alignment between the political system and the people it seeks to represent.

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