Publisher's Synopsis
Want to change government? First, understand the ideas that built it - and those that could replace it.
Feeling frustrated with political gridlock, economic inequality, and systems that seem unresponsive? Before you can build a better future, you need to grasp the foundations of the present. This essential companion volume delves into the core ideas that have shaped governance, economics, and society for centuries.
If You Want to Change Government... You Need to Understand It offers concise, insightful summaries of landmark works - from Locke and Smith to Marx and Hayek, from Ostrom and Piketty to Kahneman and Zuboff. Explore the strengths and weaknesses of democracy, the nature of power, the psychology of decision-making, the limits of capitalism, the ethics of AI, and the potential of decentralized technology.
Compiled as foundational reading for radical new governance models like LogiState, this book stands alone as an indispensable guide for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our world. Arm yourself with the knowledge needed to think critically, engage meaningfully, and contribute effectively to the debate about our collective future. Understanding is the first step to change.
