Less knowledge, more power: Uninformed can be vital to democracy, study finds
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 14:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Contrary to the ideal of a completely engaged electorate, individuals who have the least interest in a specific outcome can actually be vital to achieving a democratic consensus. These individuals dilute the influence of powerful minority factions who would otherwise dominate everyone else, according to new research published in the journal Science.