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Maxime Daigle

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I am a world traveler of 70 countries and a political activist for 30 years. I have been trying to help figure out how to make society better and I have finally found out how to do so.

Here is the description of my latest book:

Beyond Democracy: A Call for Truth, Reform, and Meritocracy

Beyond Democracy challenges the foundation of modern governance, addressing the deep systemic flaws within democratic systems worldwide. Through a lens of unflinching honesty, the book explores how lies, manipulation, and unqualified leadership undermine human dignity and societal progress. It confronts the stark reality that democracies often prioritize popularity over competence, enabling unfit leaders to ascend to power and perpetuate cycles of mistrust an I am a world traveler of 70 countries and a political activist for 30 years. I have been trying to help figure out how to make society better and I have finally found out how to do so.

Here is the description of my latest book:

Beyond Democracy: A Call for Truth, Reform, and Meritocracy

Beyond Democracy challenges the foundation of modern governance, addressing the deep systemic flaws within democratic systems worldwide. Through a lens of unflinching honesty, the book explores how lies, manipulation, and unqualified leadership undermine human dignity and societal progress. It confronts the stark reality that democracies often prioritize popularity over competence, enabling unfit leaders to ascend to power and perpetuate cycles of mistrust and mismanagement.

Drawing parallels between the behavior of governments and the dynamics of abusive relationships, Beyond Democracy highlights the psychological toll inflicted by leadership that prioritizes self-interest over the public good. It explores the troubling prevalence of traits such as narcissism and psychopathy in leadership roles and makes a compelling case for mandatory psychological screening of political candidates.

But this is not just a critique of Democracy—it is a call to action. The book advocates for the evolution of democratic systems into meritocratic Democracy, where candidates are rigorously evaluated for their competence, ethics, and emotional intelligence before standing for election. This hybrid model ensures leaders possess the skills, integrity, and moral responsibility to serve the public effectively.

Through vivid arguments and actionable solutions, Beyond Democracy envisions a system that combines the democratic principle of public choice with the meritocratic imperative of qualified leadership. It proposes measures such as specialized governance training, independent oversight bodies, and the prioritization of empathy and decision-making over charisma and rhetoric. Critics' fears of elitism are addressed with clarity, emphasizing that this approach enhances choice rather than limiting it.

The book ends with a powerful challenge: reject complacency, demand systemic reform, and strive for a society that reflects our highest ideals. With courage, honesty, and determination, we can reimagine Democracy—not as a mirror of humanity's flaws but as a beacon of its potential.

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