On the Spectrum Podcast

The US is the greatest country because we have the God-given right to be as dumb as we want. But should felons lose their voting rights? I'd rather an informed felon vote than a brain-dead normie.

What if we selected leaders based on knowledge, not just votes? This system filters out political extremists, drawing inspiration from Socrates' critique of democracy as a popularity contest. A meritocracy could lead to wiser governance.

Unlike past generations, we're flooded with endless information and mindless content. This constant barrage leads to 'zombieing out' – a state of passive consumption that's draining our engagement.