Listen "Why Bother Voting? Democracy Has Left the Group Chat"
Episode Synopsis
What is democracy, really—and is it still working?In this episode, Sinead chats to legendary hedge fund manager Eric Lonergan while Alex is on vacation. They poke and prod around the big questions about democracy today. From crumbling institutions to the rise of digital tribalism, they ask whether we’re still living in a democracy—or just a really well-branded illusion of one.It’s a spirited dive into how tech is rewiring politics, why economic power is quietly reshaping the rules, and whether new models of governance could actually work.A conversation for anyone who’s ever asked: Wait… who’s really in charge here?
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