Politics Without Politicians

Politics Without Politicians is a thrilling book. A reluctant populist, Hélène Landemore shows how ordinary citizens—in place of professional politicians—can govern with clarity and imagination. Over the course of this book, seemingly radical claims not only appear practical, but far more so than running our head into the same brick wall for another few decades

Zephyr Teachout, author of Corruption in America

All around the world democracy is in crisis, and understanding why and developing solutions to the dwindling support for democratic institutions is one of our main challenges. This thought-provoking book argues that the solution is more democracy, not less. We need to bring the ‘shy people’ into politics and reduce the control of politicians, parties, and power brokers. This is a must read for anybody worried about the future of American and world politics

Daron Acemoglu, co-author of Power and Progress

Drawing on ancient wisdom and modern experiments, Hélène Landemore envisions a system where ordinary citizens, selected by lot, step into power with humility and civic care. She brilliantly champions ‘bringing the shy people out,’ ensuring even the quietest voices shape our shared future. Vital, rigorous, and deeply inspiring

Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s first Minister of Digital Affairs and co-author of Plurality

Politics is too important to be left to politicians. A powerful argument for citizen rule—and for reimagining democracy beyond elites

Thomas Piketty, author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century