Tag: facade democracy
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The cognitive limits of democracy
Democracy was built on a dream. It promised collective wisdom, shared power, and the rule of reason over passion. Yet what if that dream was never realistic? What if the very structure of democracy asks too much of the human brain? Modern civilization demands that millions of people make informed choices about problems too vast…
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Totalitarianism vs. facade democracy
In contemporary political discourse, the distinction between overt totalitarian regimes and covertly controlled facade democracies has garnered significant attention. Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been a prominent critic of these dynamics, highlighting the mechanisms through which power operates in ostensibly free societies. This article delves into Assange’s perspectives, contrasting the explicit oppression in…