How to Rig an Election — Why More Elections Can Mean Less Democracy

Welcome to Crisis in Perception, where we examine the systems shaping our world.Author: Nic Cheeseman and Brian KlaasThis episode explores How to Rig an Election by Nic Cheeseman and Brian Klaas as a systems-level analysis of how electoral systems can be used to shape behavior, belief, and institutional outcomes while preserving incumbent power.By focusing on incentive architecture rather than personalities or events, the episode shows why these systems persist — and how they connect to larger economic, political, and media structures.📺 Watch on YouTube:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@CrisisInPerception❤️ Support on Patreon:👉 https://patreon.com/CrisisInPerceptionAuthor SupportIf these ideas resonate, consider reading the work yourself or borrowing it from your local library. Supporting authors and libraries helps keep critical inquiry accessible.Call to ActionIf you value systems-level analysis like this, please like, subscribe, and comment with books or topics you’d like us to explore next.AI Use DisclosureThis content was created using AI-assisted tools for research synthesis, structuring, and narration support. All analysis, framing, and editorial decisions are guided by human judgment as part of the Crisis in Perception project.