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How Algorithms, Money, & Bureaucracy Distance us from Democracy

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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Policies Can Empower Yet Disrupt

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) efficiently aids insurance companies but leaves the healthcare system fundamentally flawed, granting access to more individuals without fully addressing core issues. Personal pressures, such as elder care and college expenses for children, highlight a disconnection between public policy and individual needs. Government efforts often fail to respond to these direct pressures, focusing instead on generalized solutions that do not adequately support those in need. Additionally, once individuals accept conspiracy theories, it becomes increasingly difficult to restore a shared understanding of reality, illustrating the intricate relationship between societal perceptions and trust in systems.

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