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Re:Yes, social media is undermining democracy by georgeecollins on Thursday July 28, 2022 @01:07PM (#32267196)
I would recommend "The Myth of the Rational Voter" which deals with this issue very systematically. Democracy is good for a lot of reasons, but that doesn't mean voters make the best choice for themselves every time. I think over time the system heals though. It has so far.
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Re:Yes, social media is undermining democracy by kube-system on Thursday July 28, 2022 @01:39PM (#32267728)
Yeah when it comes to detailed policy decisions, voters have a huge information disparity. This is why a solid trust in media is so critical to democracy: otherwise the situation devolves into a contest of persuasive personality.
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