Too Dumb for Democracy? by David Moscrop

In an era overshadowed by income inequality, environmental catastrophes, terrorism at home and abroad, and the decline of democracy, Moscrop argues that the political decision-making process has never been more important. In fact, our survival may depend on it.
Drawing on both political science and psychology, David Moscrop examines how our brains, our environment, the media, and institutions influence decision-making. Making good decisions is not impossible, Moscrop argues, but the psychological and political odds are sometimes stacked against us. In this readable and provocative investigation of our often-flawed decisions, Moscrop explains what’s going wrong in today’s political landscape and how individuals, societies, and institutions can work together to set things right.
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• twitter .com/David_Moscrop/status/1568646597025865728 (‘  David Moscrop : As we prepare for his likely win tonight, once again: Poilievre is bad for Canada. While it’s too late to prevent Poilievre’s ascendancy to leader of the Conservative Party, it isn’t too late to resist him becoming prime minister. The Liberals, New Democrats and Greens ought to make it a priority to ensure he never forms a government. So should sensible Conservatives. Of course, the people of Canada must do the same. The problems Canada and the world face are far too great to leave to a right-wing, doctrinaire, stuffed-shirt politician of such little distinction, capacity or imagination. https://t.co/Ht0i996ovc   ‘)
• twitter .com/David_Moscrop/status/1545160371639574535 (` 🇨🇦A recent jump in sales has driven by book📗Too Dumb for Democracy? by David Moscrop to #18 in political philosophy on Amazon — just ahead of Hitchens. With your help, I can finally surpass…the Communist Manifesto. Now’s our chance, friends! Grab a copy and join me in the glorious rush to #5! `)
• twitter .com/David_Moscrop/status/1533451489422737408 (‘ David Moscrop : Family medicine is our front line. It’s critical our well-being. Absolutely critical. And yet we treat family medicine practitioners like trash and then wonder why there aren’t more family doctors. Demand better from government. @nilikm ‘)
• twitter .com/David_Moscrop/status/1532416198549323777 (‘ David Moscrop : My poll worker asked for a second piece of ID — which wasn’t required. Keep an eye open for this sign at your polling station, folks. @Ginella_M : It just took me a total of 8 minutes to vote, and that included debating with the poll clerk that my gas bill on my phone was sufficient because I forgot my wallet (it was 👍🏽) Polls are open until 9pm ET! 2-06-2022 ‘)