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So we see an asymmetric credibility loss: since democracies are held accountable, they revise their data frequently, even at the expense of public trust. Autocracies don't - they don't have to admit they're wrong, so they report consistent data (or no data) and maintain a semblance of credibility
August 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
So we see an asymmetric credibility loss: since democracies are held accountable, they revise their data frequently, even at the expense of public trust. Autocracies don't - they don't have to admit they're wrong, so they report consistent data (or no data) and maintain a semblance of credibility
This is excellent!
November 25, 2024 at 11:12 PM
This is excellent!
Oh I totally agree with you that weak institutions don't explain the US election. I meant that Brazillian institutions are weak, newer, malleable, which might have allowed prosecutors to go after presidents (though I worry Brazil will become the new Peru and all ex-presidents will end up in jail)
November 25, 2024 at 11:07 AM
Oh I totally agree with you that weak institutions don't explain the US election. I meant that Brazillian institutions are weak, newer, malleable, which might have allowed prosecutors to go after presidents (though I worry Brazil will become the new Peru and all ex-presidents will end up in jail)