“Unfortunately, our current political and economic systems operate like oligarchies, if anything. All our political decision-making power is held by a small group of politicians, who make decisions for the rest of the population. This is a blatantly oligarchic structure. Even worse is our economic system, in which capitalist workplaces are structured like a totalitarian dictatorship, where the private owner holds sole decision-making power over the entire workplace of people. These are terribly anti-democratic systems.”

One example that highlights the oligarchic nature of our current political system is the influence of lobbying and money in politics. Wealthy individuals and corporations can sway the decisions of politicians by funding their campaigns and promoting their interests. This puts the power in the hands of a few, instead of the majority.

As for the economic system, some may argue that the concentration of wealth and power among few business owners can result in an unequal distribution of resources. Employees often have little say in the decision-making process within their workplace, and their interests may not always be prioritized.

In light of these examples, how do you think we can move towards a more democratic political and economic system that encourages equal participation and ensures that the interests of the majority are taken into account?