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Against Democracy

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Summary:

The book presents a critical examination of the democratic system, arguing that it often leads to suboptimal outcomes due to irrational and ill-informed voter behavior. It proposes an alternative "epistocracy," where political power is vested in the hands of the knowledgeable.

Key points:

1. Epistocracy vs. Democracy: Brennan suggests that democracy leads to poor outcomes because it treats uninformed voters the same as informed ones. He proposes "epistocracy," where political power is based on knowledge, aiming for better governance.

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