Is democracy in crisis?

08 May 2013 • blog.ted.com

The most important figure in democratic politics is not the guy who is not changing his view. The most important and positive hero for the democratic society is somebody who is ready to change his views after a rational argument. If I cannot change the politician’s view, even giving him a very strong argument against his position, he’s either an idiot or a fanatic. I’m afraid because these type of technologies are making consistency more important than reasonability.

So very true.   If you are still breathing and learning each day then your point of view on some things should definitely be in flux.