El gran experimento

Some democracies are very homogeneous; others have long maintained a strong racial or religious hierarchy, with some groups dominating and exploiting others. Throughout history, no democracy has ever managed to be both diverse and egalitarian. And yet, achieving that goal is now the focus of the democratic project in countries around the world. It is, according to Yascha Mounk, the greatest experiment of our time. Drawing on history, social psychology, and comparative politics, Mounk examines how diverse societies have long suffered from the evils of domination, fragmentation, or structured anarchy. Therefore, it is not surprising that most people are deeply pessimistic about the possibility that all people can integrate harmoniously, celebrating their differences. But the past can offer us crucial insights into how we can do better. There is room for hope. The Grand Experiment offers not only a deep understanding of a pressing problem, but also genuine hope in our ability to solve it. As Mounk maintains, giving up the idea of ??building diverse, fair and prosperous democracies is not an option, which is why we must strive to make our most ambitious vision for the future of our societies a reality.