Beware the Perils of Direct Democracy

Low voter engagement creates a vacuum where interest groups can easily influence decision-making, undermining the essence of democracy. Successful societies have moved away from direct democracy due to the challenges of information acquisition and analysis, which technology alone cannot resolve. Providing voters with data isn't sufficient; they must also be able to analyze and interpret that information effectively. This suggests that deeper, more sophisticated models of governance are necessary to ensure informed and balanced decision-making, rather than relying solely on direct democracy.

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