Democratic Deliberation (2nd Edition): 101 Most Important Things About Democracy

　　A history professor from Freie Universität Berlin uses 101 questions to help us re-examine democracy.

　　In early 2021, after the US presidential election, some people refused to acknowledge the election results and protested at the Capitol, leading to riots. Less than two months later, on the other side of the world, Myanmar's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi was detained by the military government. The people of Myanmar took to the streets to fight for democracy, even resorting to bloody protests. Is democracy an ideology manipulated by capitalism? Or is it a sacred bulwark defending freedom and equality?

　　Today, democracy is considered a universal value, but did you know that the term "democracy" once had a derogatory connotation, implying mob rule and violence? Aristotle even said that democracy was a tumultuous and chaotic form of government. Before the 20th century, democracy was always controversial; it was not considered an ideal form of government. What changes have occurred along the way? How did democracy get to where it is today? Has it really made the world a better place?