Summary of zac gershberg & sean illing's the paradox of democracy

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 While it is clear that democracy does not guarantee that we will always be able to communicate freely, it does guarantee that we will be able to do so. And since we communicate through a variety of media, there are no epistemological guardrails. #2 Communication is how we create and exchange meaning. It is how we create and exchange meaning that allows democracy to exist. Democracy allows us to speak, publish, and assemble, and it allows us to criticize those in positions of power. #3 The paradox of democracy is that it requires us to communicate with others, but that communication is constantly threatened by the imperfections of human communication. #4 Media bias is the most misunderstood phrase in the English language. It is not the media's preference for one side or the other, but rather how they structure and communicate meaning that creates discord.