Our democracy, which is supposed to be of, by, and for the people, struggles to hold leaders accountable when the elected officials are not the ones making the decisions.

The distinction between democracies and dictatorships lies in how information flows; democracies have decentralized information networks, while dictatorships have centralized control.

It's important to be the person at the party who says dictatorships are bad and democracies are good; many ideals of the West are good, and democracies are better.

I've learned that as a leader, it's crucial to take responsibility for failures and to foster a culture where accountability is valued.

Destroying trust in institutions can lead to either anarchy or dictatorship, as societies rely on these structures for stability and order.

In a democracy, the majority can outvote the minority, which can lead to a situation where those without power use democratic institutions to impose their will on others, creating a potential tyranny of the majority.

The American system of government has inherent flaws, including a diffusion of responsibility due to checks and balances, which can lead to a lack of accountability.

The accountability mirror was a starting point for me to hold myself accountable for my actions and failures.

In a future with superintelligent AI, it's vital for citizens to engage politically to maintain democratic checks and balances.