Philosophy
The Philosophy of Democracy and the Epistemic Competence of Citizens
Quick fact
Political scientist Ilya Somin estimates that the median voter knows less about politics than the average non-voter, and that widespread political ignorance is rational because a single vote almost never changes an election outcome.
Why this is interesting
Democracy gives every citizen an equal vote, but what if those votes are cast in ignorance? Can a system of rule by the people actually be wise?