The Ghost in the Machine: Why the Concept of the “Rational Voter” is an Illusion

To promote my new book, The Architect: Authoritarianism, the Political Mind, and a Blueprint for a Better Democracy, I recently had the pleasure of joining the Dave Pamah Podcast. With his advanced degree in political science and strong background in neuroscience, Dave brought incredible depth to our discussion. Davie is also a former firefighter and union leader who asked thought-provoking questions, including one at the heart of our current political climate: “How has political identity become so emotionally powerful that rational debate struggles to compete?”

While the full episode airs on October 20th, I wanted to share a preview of our conversation today. You can read my answer to Dave’s question below. Also, click here to purchase The Architect, and here to listen to the complete episode as soon as it goes live. BTW, 100% of the book’s proceeds go to the Riverside County (CA) Democratic Party.