Too Dumb for Democracy?: Why We Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better Ones

Written by David Moscrop

Narrated by David Moscrop

David Moscrop asks why we make irrational political decisions and whether our stone-age brains can process democracy in the information age. In this accessible and compelling investigation narrated by the author, Moscrop explains what’s going wrong in today’s political landscape and how individuals, societies, and institutions can work together to set things right.

• Language: English
• Publisher: ECW Press
• Release date: Jul 25, 2023
• ISBN: 9781773103495

David Moscrop

David Moscrop is a political theorist with an interest in democratic deliberation and citizenship. Moscrop is a regular writer for Maclean’s, a contributing columnist to the Washington Post, and a regular political commentator on television and radio. He has also authored pieces in numerous other newspapers and magazines including the Globe and Mail and National Post.

Reviews for Too Dumb for Democracy?

[lynnb_64 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book takes recent research into how we make decisions and the common biases built into our thinking processes and applies that knowledge to the realm of voting. With a federal election looming in Canada, it was a timely read for me. He makes a strong case for people to be informed about the important issues of the day and aware of their biases as ways of making better political decisions. He also makes a case for institutional reform, such as citizen assemblies, to help us reach better decisions. And he reminds us to pay attention to process, which is increasingly important in a pluralistic society: we may never agree on solutions, but if we agree on the process of generating them, we will be able to compromise.Easy to read -- a very engaging style of writing.