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  2. Illusion of consensus

Illusion of consensus

Nature

Democracy depends heavily upon a citizenry which is accustomed to expressing its opinions, moderating them with respect to the concerns of others and carrying corporate decisions through to implementation. Where democratic institutions are being imposed, whether by benevolent indigenous leadership or by some outside power, there is very often a completely uncritical acceptance of new proposals and democratic institutions. A consensus of this kind often does not include strong commitment on the part of the population, and it can deceive leaders and outside observers alike into thinking that imposed democratization has been effective.

Broader

Misperception
Presentable

Narrower

Aggravates

Groupthink
Presentable

Aggravated by

Groupthink
Presentable

Reduces

Strategy

Value

Illusory
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Disillusionment
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(F) Fuzzy exceptional problems
Subject
  • Psychology » Psychology
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    Language
    English
    Last update
    Dec 3, 2024