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

by David Moscrop (Author)

Trump. The Alt-Right. The Rise of Populism. What in the world is going on? In this timely book, David Moscrop asks why we make irrational political decisions and whether our stone-age brains can process democracy in the information age.

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, 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.

Back Jacket

Brexit. Trump. Ford Nation.

What's going on?

With this timely book, David Moscrop explores why we make disastrous political decisions and whether our stone-age brains are equipped for democracy in the era of social media and relentless news.

In a world burdened by democratic decline, social inequality, environmental catastrophe, and terrorism at home and abroad, Moscrop argues that good political decision-making has never been more important. Our survival may depend on it.