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The Benefits of Open Discussion in Government
1:02:26 - 1:05:07 (02:40)
This transcript discusses the importance of open discussion and how totalitarian systems of government can prevent bad ideas from being thoroughly discussed. An example of alternative history and the possibility of buying Greenland is used to illustrate this point.
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In a totalitarian government, bad ideas are not fully aired in discussions, leading to potentially disastrous decisions.
1:02:26 - 1:04:24 (01:57)
Summary
In a totalitarian government, bad ideas are not fully aired in discussions, leading to potentially disastrous decisions. This is illustrated in Michael Cheban's novel, The Yiddish Policemen's Union, which explores alternate history where the US had acquired Greenland instead of the US Virgin Islands.
ChapterThe Benefits of Open Discussion in Government
Episode#218 - Matthew Yglesias - Is One Billion Americans A Good Idea?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The possibility of the US joining the EU as a member nation was an idea discussed by Matthew Yglesias, but he was unable to work out the details to his satisfaction.
1:04:24 - 1:05:07 (00:43)
Summary
The possibility of the US joining the EU as a member nation was an idea discussed by Matthew Yglesias, but he was unable to work out the details to his satisfaction. One million Americans will be linked in the show notes below.