Grassroots activists are openly rejecting the word "democracy", arguing that the US is a republic and that democracy means "mob rule". However, President Trump continues to use the term "democracy" to rally support for his cause.
The interviewee highlights the importance of increasing collective awareness about cyber attacks and the measures necessary to prevent panic after a significant breach. They mention how global tensions and geopolitical involvement could lead to increased cyber activity from nations such as China.
The mechanisms of coming down from war and maintaining democracy are a problem in times of conflict. Historically, it has been common for democracies to vote out of office the victor of the war, creating space for someone else to take the reins with different priorities.
The way we think about democracy as a noun can be unhelpful, it should be treated as a verb. Democracy is not something that exists in the world as a thing, but it exists inside us and begins with a desire for people to rule.
The support for Ukraine has been united, reminding us of the importance of democracy. The term "democracy recession" just indicates the misconception that democracy would just develop in a straight line.