Philosopher Bry Willis writes "Democracy: Opiate of the Masses." This article critically analyses the concept of democracy, arguing that it is a misleading system that gives a false sense of influence to the public. It suggests that democracy relies on an unrealistic expectation of an aware and capable electorate, further asserting that even if citizens were intelligent, mathematical theorems like Arrow's Impossibility Theorem demonstrate the inherent flaws. The article also critiques the notion of IQ as a measure of true intelligence, highlighting its cultural biases. Ultimately, the author likens democracy to a religion, characterising it as an "opiate" that promotes mediocrity and was established by influential individuals to maintain their control under a new guise.

https://philosophics.blog/2025/08/12/democracy-opiate-of-the-masses/