The Assault on Reason

Time has recently published an exceptional excerpt from Al Gore’s latest book, Assult On Reason. In this excerpt, Mr. Gore provides commentary on the current state of democracy in the US, focusing in on the systematic failures that are occurring in every branch of the government, and the disillusionment of the US public as a whole.

He argues (rightfully in my opinion) that the American democracy is now in danger as a result of the consolidation of media corporations, the various communications/manipulation tactics used by politicians through the various media channels, and the prohibitive cost of using these channels.

I highly recommend you take a moment and read it. It puts into perspective a number of things that I’ve been thinking about, albeit in a far more concise and educated way. And while it doesn’t directly affect me any longer, I really wish Gore would run for President again. The more I’m exposed to him, the more I’m convinced he could actually bring about the necessary change in the United States.