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Why We're Losing Democracy: The One Psychological Skill You're Missing (William James)

We blame the internet, social media, and polarization for our political crisis. But the real culprit is a silent, massive retreat from public life. This video unlocks the forgotten wisdom of philosopher William James, as revealed in Joshua I. Miller's book 'Democratic Temperament: The Legacy of William James.' Discover the one psychological skill—a painful balance of fierce action and deep self-doubt—that is the only thing standing between democracy and tyranny. We expose the shocking lie of social Darwinism, the biology of our empathy blind spots, and how modern schools are training us to be passive subjects, not active citizens. If you've ever felt powerless or wondered how to fix our broken politics, this is the video you need to watch. Stop fighting symptoms. Cure the disease.