Able Quote by Al Gore
“There's no doubt that in the last two to three decades, American democracy has been hacked. It was based on the regular harvesting of the wisdom of crowds, but now big sources of special interest money are able to prevent the passage of almost any meaningful reform that's aimed at the public interest.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change and Democracy, Al Gore, 2015
Democracy's effectiveness erodes when money overrides collective wisdom, limiting reforms.
In simple terms: Money undermines democratic decision‑making.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for campaign finance reform.
Themes
democracy
money influence
public policy
reform
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- elections
- legislation
- grassroots activism
- public debates
Key Concepts
political economy
crowd wisdom
special interests
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can protect democratic processes from money?
- How can citizens amplify crowd wisdom?
A Different Perspective
Reforms face entrenched interests and legal hurdles.
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