It was not a happy experiment when we tried it some decades ago. In fact, we've been trying to disentangle ourselves from it in many ways ever since. The populist revolt on left and right is in many ways a continuing reaction to that attempt by elites and so-called experts to seize control and power. So I think what we've got to do now in this moment is recommit ourselves to the fundamental premise that the individual matters, that his liberty matter, liberties matter, and … (20:49–21:00)
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Asserts that populist movements are reactions against elite and expert control.
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