The Democratic Illusion Why Voting Doesn’t Change Power (Practical Anarchy Part 14)

About this episode

This episode discusses the concept that voting does not change power dynamics in society.

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Topics covered

• democracy
• voting
• anarchy
• self-determination
• politics
• power

Keywords

• democratic illusion
• voting
• anarchy
• self-determination
• politics
• power

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Books & works: Practical Anarchy – A Guide to Self-Determination

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