Episode 6. Our problem isn’t voter fraud, it’s voter ignorance and incompetence.

April 15, 2026 • 00:11:20
Episode 6. Our problem isn’t voter fraud, it’s voter ignorance and incompetence.
PHILOSOPHY FOR THE REAL WORLD
Episode 6. Our problem isn’t voter fraud, it’s voter ignorance and incompetence.

Apr 15 2026 | 00:11:20

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This is the first episode to look at a practical question related to social and political philosophy. We look at “social contract theory” and an interesting question it raises about who should be entitled to vote.

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