The public intellectual and commentator David Moscrop discusses his new book Too Dumb for Democracy? Why We Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better Ones (Goose Lane Editions, 2019), with Joseph Planta.

Too Dumb for Democracy? Why We Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better Ones by David Moscrop (Goose Lane Editions, 2019). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: Too Dumb for Democracy?

Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca. David Moscrop joins me now. He has just published a new book Too Dumb for Democracy? Why We Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better Ones. It’s an engaging book that looks at where we are, especially with the myriad crises around us: environmental catastrophes, terrorism, the decline of democracy, not to mention Trump, Brexit and Ford Nation. David writes about how we might tackle these daunting challenges, but also looks at our psychology, seemingly a challenge itself to addressing the urgent trials around us. It’s eminently readable, often fun, and awfully thought-provoking. David Moscrop is a political theorist and commentator, who holds a PhD in Political Science. When he was out here in this part of the world, he was a frequent commentator on radio and television, and continues his punditry and analysis from Ottawa, where he is doing postdoc work at the University of Ottawa. His Twitter handle is @David_Moscrop. This new book is published by Goose Lane. He joined me from Ottawa earlier this week. Please welcome to the Planta: On the Line program, David Moscrop; Dr. Moscrop, good morning.

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