Emotions Shape Our Reality and Democracy

Emotions play a critical role in how individuals and societies assess the value of their realities. Ignoring this aspect hinders our understanding of human thought and cooperation. Engaging with the work of thinkers like Martha Nussbaum reveals that many societal issues can be addressed within the current system, rather than through radical changes. Significant structural changes and economic reforms are beneficial, yet they may not resolve the underlying issues. A key factor in the dysfunction of democracies today could be an overwhelming climate of fear affecting political discourse, to the extent that it impedes the proper functioning of democratic institutions.