Too Dumb for Democracy?
Why We Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better Ones

I was disappointed with this book, mostly because it was a bit dry and wasn’t really what I was expecting. I was hoping for a book with analysis and explanations on why people make certain political decisions while drawing examples from and focusing on the following case studies: Brexit, Trump and F......more

If someone had told me I would find a political science book that explains, through history and psychology, why we as humans aren’t great at democracy super compelling, I probably would have scoffed. I mean, yes I love history and psychology, but political science? No thanks. However, thanks to Dave......more

I'm not a man enamored or fascinated with the psychology-sociology-anthropology side of politics, but it's a solid thesis and it explains its rationale with straightforward clarity. I just wish there was a bit more analysis of actual political situations, and a little less theoretical fun.......more

This book is basically How to make Good Political Decisions for Dummies - ok, not for dummies but people with limited amounts of time, attention, and motivation to devote to political matters. Moscrop takes us through an in-depth examination of how our brains are wired and how this hardware fits in......more

I'm not sure who the intended audience for this book is but it is a bit basic level politics for someone interested in it. I found it a bit boring and at times vague in it's statements. Perhaps it's more appropriate for a freshman in college than an avid reader or one interested in global affairs.......more