Manda Scott

One is, I agree with Suzette that where we have very large agreement now is that the system is broken.

In most recent surveys, when you ask Americans, is America any longer a model for democracy around the world?

And trust me, at least in my lifetime, I'm 68 years old.

Until recently, I think most Americans would have answered yes to that question.

Now, the vast majority of Americans on both sides, all sides,

Right, left and middle say no, it's no longer a good.

And the youngest people, the Gen Z's have almost no faith in the system.

That's a good sign because I think we can learn a lot from the personal growth movement.

Let's say the addiction movement.

Why does someone finally stop being an alcoholic?

Well, one of two things happened.

First of all, they often hit bottom.

They realize this is ruining my life.

So I think we're getting there where people are realizing that democracy as we practice it is dysfunctional.

And I think one of the appeals of authoritarianism is it's actually more effective.

You know, I used to joke the most effective form of government would obviously be a benevolent wise despot.

Unfortunately, those people never rise to power and there aren't too many of them anyway.

So why is China leading the solar revolution, not the West?

Well, because they have a dictatorship and they can decide.

Right.