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That view gives very little credit to bystanders. If people really are unable to see multiple arguments and choose the smarter, we may as well put a cross over democracy, because elections hinge on them doing exactly that.



Democracy is about making decision making reflect the self-interest of as big of a group as possible, not making smart decisions.




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