Democracy isn’t perfect, but let’s face it – the idea of ditching it for unelected leaders feels downright unsettling. A recent study reveals that 1 in 5 Brits aged 18-45 would be open to the concept of unelected leadership. Really? That’s a hard no from me. The thought of surrendering our voting power for someone we didn’t even choose to represent us is, quite frankly, proper scary.
What’s even more astonishing is the role social media plays in fueling these perspectives. Platforms like X (formerly Twitter) are no longer just digital spaces for memes and holiday snaps. They’ve become powerful arenas where narratives are shaped, and traditional structures are questioned.
Take Elon Musk, for instance, sparring publicly with the UK government. It’s a prime example of how one individual, wielding immense influence, can throw the proverbial rulebook out the window. Social media thrives on emotion, virality, and drama – elements that sometimes eclipse facts. That’s dangerous territory, especially when trust in democracy is already teetering on the edge.
And yet, many politicians are still acting like it’s 1995, ignoring the seismic shifts these platforms have brought to public discourse. If they fail to adapt, they’re leaving the door wide open for unelected influencers to step in and reshape the narrative entirely. Democracy might not be flawless, but it’s worth protecting. The alternative? Well, it’s not a risk I’m willing to take.
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