Growing up in a dictatorship, I realized that accountability is a major issue in democracies, where bad actors can operate without consequence.

Understanding the nature of information technology is crucial to grasping the current crisis of democracy, as new technologies can disrupt traditional democratic structures.

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.

The democratization of media means that traditional media will struggle to remain relevant, as decentralized platforms become the norm for entertainment, sports, and news.

The media environment has transitioned from top-down control to a decentralized model, reminiscent of the American Revolution's media landscape, where multiple voices and perspectives thrived.

The iron law of oligarchy suggests that true democracy is rare, as political power tends to concentrate in a small elite, which has been observed throughout history, including in organizations that claim to be democratic.

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.

Most wars throughout history were fought between kings, queens, and dictators, not between major democracies, suggesting that the spread of technology could lead to less intense and less frequent conflicts.

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