Doing Democracy: Are Elections Overrated?
Political corruption. Government shutdown battles. Legislative gridlock. Sometimes, it seems like ordinary citizens picked at random might do a better job governing than elected officials. In fact, that’s exactly the kind of lottery-like political system that is now gaining traction in academia. As part of Forum’s “Doing Democracy” series, we’ll talk about “lottocracy” and other ideas that seek to improve democracy and put ordinary citizens at the center of political power. Guests: Alexander Guerrero, professor of philosophy, Rutgers University - New Brunswick; author of the forthcoming book…
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