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		ndsipa_pomu 8 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Monkeys Can Predict Election Outcomes This highlights one major problem with democracy - it's usually the loudest/most charismatic/tallest/most publicised person that will win elections. Unfortunately, our system also selects for the best liars - people who are adept at fooling people.

readthenotes1 8 months ago [–]

"This highlights one major problem with democracy ..."

That sociology/psychology are modern-day phrenology and people are led by the results?

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