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by perfmode 2601 days ago
Truth: Democracy has dependencies. Just (fair) access to education and opportunity is absolutely necessary for democracy to function.
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As early as Athenian democracy the dependencies had been identified as comprehensive education, quality information, and time to debate.
And the will to uphold democracy in the first place.
interesting.

got a link or reference? would love to read more

I might be misremembering but I think I heard that in a speech by John Ralston Saul. Sorry I can’t remember anything more specific!