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by xtian 2601 days ago
As early as Athenian democracy the dependencies had been identified as comprehensive education, quality information, and time to debate.
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GoblinSlayer 2601 days ago
And the will to uphold democracy in the first place.
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perfmode 2601 days ago
interesting.

got a link or reference? would love to read more

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xtian 2600 days ago
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!
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