Can Citizen Committees Revitalize Modern Democracy? | Dan Ariely

Dan Ariely discusses the potential of universal basic income and its implications for democracy. He shares a story about how ancient Greek democracy operated without political parties, relying on random mechanisms for decision-making. Ariely contrasts this with contemporary democratic systems and highlights a modern example from Ireland, where citizen committees successfully addressed complex issues like gay and abortion rights. He advocates for citizen committees as a means to foster thoughtful decision-making and enhance political processes, proposing them as a solution to improve society and counteract superficial and emotional voting behaviors.

00:00 Introduction to Universal Basic Income Concerns

00:17 Exploring Greek Democracy

01:53 Revival of Greek Democracy in Ireland

03:47 Citizen Committees and Modern Democracy

04:42 The Importance of Thoughtful Decision Making

06:09 Conclusion: Mechanisms for Better Political Decisions

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