Why do we make irrational political decisions? Can our stone-age brains process democracy in the digital age?
In this timely event, Canadian writer, podcaster and political commentator David Moscrop explains what’s going wrong in today’s political landscape – and how individuals, societies and institutions can work together to set things right.
In an era overshadowed by income inequality, environmental catastrophes, terrorism and the decline of democracy, Moscrop argues that the political decision-making process has never been more important. In fact, our survival may depend on it. Hosted by Sally Warhaft as part of The Fifth Estate series.
Presented in partnership with Melbourne Writers Festival
Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Sunday 10 May
3.00 - 4.00pm
Tickets
$35.00
General Admission
$30.00
Concession
Location
Conversation Quarter, State Library Victoria
328 Swanston Street, Melbourne Victoria 3000
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David Moscrop
David Moscrop is a politics columnist whose work has appeared in publications including the Washington Post, the Walrus, Time Magazine, the Globe and Mail and the Guardian. He is the author of Too Dumb For Democracy: Why We Make Bad Political Decisions And How We Can Make Better Ones and On Nationalism. He holds a PhD in political science from the University of British Columbia.
Sally Warhaft
Sally Warhaft is a Melbourne broadcaster, anthropologist and writer. She is the host of The Fifth Estate, the Wheeler Centre’s live series focusing on journalism, politics, media, and international relations, and The Leap ...