Quote by Robert Bianco

We once worried that democracy could not survive if an undereducated populace knew too little. Now we worry if it can survive us knowing too much.

We once worried that democracy could not survive if an under

Summary

This quote reflects on the shifting concerns regarding the impact of knowledge on democracy. Previously, the worry was that an undereducated population lacked the necessary information to make informed decisions, potentially endangering democracy. However, the perspective has changed, highlighting the new concern that an abundance of information and knowledge can lead to misinformation, polarization, and manipulation, potentially posing a threat to the stability and functioning of democracy. It suggests that while information and knowledge are valuable, their misuse or misinterpretation can be detrimental to democratic values.

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Democracy

By Robert Bianco

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