The assumption in a democracy is that the public is informed and they are honestly informed.
James V. Hansen: “The assumption in a democracy is that the public is informed and they are honestly informed.”
On the recordFebruary 20, 2008
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Hansen reflects on the importance of public information in a democracy and critiques current practices.
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