There is broad agreement that widespread voter ignorance and irrational evaluation of
evidence are severe threats to democracy. But there is deep disagreement over strategies …

At first glance, the idea that widespread political ignorance is rational seems to make little
sense. But, in reality, most such ignorance really is rational, in large part because there is so …

If voters do not understand the programs of rival candidates or their likely consequences,
they cannot rationally exercise control over government. An ignorant electorate cannot …

ABSTRACT In Against Democracy, Jason Brennan argues that public ignorance
undermines the legitimacy of democracy because, to the extent that ignorant voters make …

In light of recent political events, prominent scholars have argued that voters ignorant of the
issues should be disqualified from taking part in decisions that have the potential to alter …

Ignorance about political related issues has long been considered a threat to democracy.
This paper revolves around the concept of political ignorance, focusing especially on Ilya …

It is widely believed that democracies require knowledgeable citizens to function well. But
the most politically knowledgeable individuals tend to be the most partisan and the strength …

This is how knowledge, like power, corrupts partisan minds. The more you know about a
topic, the more “ammunition” you have at your disposal to find reasons to reject facts, figures …

Democracy demands an informed electorate. Voters who lack adequate knowledge about
politics will find it difficult to control public policy. Inadequate voter knowledge prevents …

Ilya Somin's case for smaller government and “foot voting” rests on at least two questionable
assumptions. The first is that voter ignorance is based on rational calculation. This …