I think it comes down to the definition of democracy. I read somewhere, that while universally understood, democracy is actually surprisingly difficult to define. It’s not just about the votes.
It’s also about having good and solid news, education, and being reasonable (instead of being egoistic).
Now, these are all qualities that are favored in a system that is targeted towards growth. When you need to build a city, you need to be reasonable, make good assessments, be educated, and communicate clearly, to be able to pull it off. In the absence of these demands, these skills would crumble and vanish. That is why a democracy is surprisingly difficult to sustain when there’s no economic drivers behind it. That is, in short, my argument.
Can you connect the dots between democracy and progress? Do nondemocratic places just steal ideas from democratic ones in your worldview?
I think it comes down to the definition of democracy. I read somewhere, that while universally understood, democracy is actually surprisingly difficult to define. It’s not just about the votes.
It’s also about having good and solid news, education, and being reasonable (instead of being egoistic).
Now, these are all qualities that are favored in a system that is targeted towards growth. When you need to build a city, you need to be reasonable, make good assessments, be educated, and communicate clearly, to be able to pull it off. In the absence of these demands, these skills would crumble and vanish. That is why a democracy is surprisingly difficult to sustain when there’s no economic drivers behind it. That is, in short, my argument.
What kind of economic drivers do you see helping the current situation?