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The Consequences of Decision Making in a Democracy
58:01 - 1:06:50 (08:48)
The vote of an uninformed or grumpy person is equal to that of a well-educated or rational individual in a democracy. In the case of an individual in power, one's bad decision will have the same effect as a good one, which could result in negative consequences such as civil strife.
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In this episode, George Friedman discusses the potential implications of China invading Taiwan, including the country's isolation from global manufacturing, investment, energy and food supply.
58:01 - 1:02:31 (04:29)
Summary
In this episode, George Friedman discusses the potential implications of China invading Taiwan, including the country's isolation from global manufacturing, investment, energy and food supply. He suggests that it's an open question of whether China could pull it off and highlights the need for America to have a conversation with itself about how to create a desirable world.
ChapterThe Consequences of Decision Making in a Democracy
Episode#514 - Peter Zeihan - The Old World Order Is About To Collapse
PodcastModern Wisdom
Although there are criticisms of democracy, condensing power to one person can result in decisions being made by an angry or irrational leader.
1:02:31 - 1:04:08 (01:36)
Summary
Although there are criticisms of democracy, condensing power to one person can result in decisions being made by an angry or irrational leader. The future quality of life for countries following this model may be uncertain.
ChapterThe Consequences of Decision Making in a Democracy
Episode#514 - Peter Zeihan - The Old World Order Is About To Collapse
PodcastModern Wisdom
The decision to go your own way as a country can have consequences for the cost of living and energy, potentially decreasing the quality of life.
1:04:08 - 1:06:50 (02:42)
Summary
The decision to go your own way as a country can have consequences for the cost of living and energy, potentially decreasing the quality of life. This may even lead to civil strife or blaming of unrelated factors.