Philip Howard - How to Bring Common Sense Back to America (Ep. 324)
Topics discussed
Introduction: The Constitution and Philip K. Howard
Personal history and the diagnosis of political failure
The shift from human judgment to legal rules
The 1960s idealism and the loss of authority
The necessity of authority for freedom and reform efforts
Creating a new narrative and operating system
Public unions and the problem of burning money
The false premise of objective proof in law
Regulatory complexity vs. common sense and agency
Nursing home reform and the American tinkerer spirit
Innovation, individualism, and the need for agency
Citizens assemblies and the role of moral authority
AI, litigation, and the freedom to take risks
Five steps to fix the government and infrastructure
Conclusion: Diversity, conformity, and final thoughts
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