Guard Democracy to Prevent Tyranny

Negative utilitarianism emphasizes the need to address suffering and imminent global challenges that are within our control. It questions the capacity of the average citizen to make informed decisions about governance, highlighting a struggle with personal competence and the complexities of democracy. Despite frustrations and inevitable mistakes in democratic processes, the protection of democracy is essential, not for the avoidance of errors, but to prevent the emergence of tyranny, reinforcing its foundational importance in society.