I am re-reading First Democracy, by Paul Woodruff. This is one of the few books I re-read from time to time. Woodruff argues that seven conditions are essential for the continued existence of democracy: freedom from tyranny (including the tyranny of the majority); harmony; the rule of law; equality; citizen wisdom (read the Wisdom of Crowds, by James Surowieki); reasoning without knowledge; and, general education.
Actually, I am multi-tasking, reading two other books at the same time -- Team of Rivals, by Doris Kearns Goodwin; and, Mindset, by Carol Dweck.
Some people express fear that our spirit is shrinking and growing mean, and our condition deteriorates. This begs the question: why?
The answer, from 2,000 years ago, or from 150 years ago, or from to-day is: there is no reason to be small, or fearful -- we should shake off our mindset, and transform ourselves and our communities
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