Vancouver Book Club: Too Dumb for Democracy?

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

by David Moscrop
Synopsis

Bad decisions down to a science.
D'oh-mocracy at its finest.
Brexit. Trump. Ford Nation. 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.

Please suggest books for upcoming months and invite anyone who may be interested.

Most books are available at the Vancouver Public Library or local book stores or through the BC Humanist Association.

For invitation to Bookclub Online, please contact Dan Hanna ([email protected]).

 

WHEN
October 06, 2020 at 7:00pm - 9pm Pacific Time (US & Canada)
WHERE
Online
CONTACT
Kirsten E Brawn ·
1 RSVP

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