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In this episode of the OoruLabs, India’s premier urban affairs podcast, host Sathya Sankaran explores the complexities of political decision-making through the lens of public choice theory and the Overton window. The discussion delves into how politicians prioritize self-interest and popularity, the dynamics of policy acceptance, and the gradual societal changes that influence what is considered normative. The episode emphasizes the importance of civil society and market actions in shifting public opinion and making radical ideas more acceptable.
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Keywords
public choice theory, Overton window, creeping normality, political decision-making, societal change, policy acceptance, self-interest, civil society, popular opinion, political action
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Takeaways
Politicians often prioritize self-interest over public good.
Public choice theory explains political behavior as self-serving.
Popularity is crucial for politicians to remain in power.
The Overton window defines what policies are acceptable.
Policies outside the Overton window risk losing support.
Creeping normality allows gradual acceptance of change.
Societal action is essential for mainstreaming issues.
Convincing politicians requires building grassroots support.
Civil society plays a key role in shifting norms.
Radical ideas need to become popular to be implemented.
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Sound Bites
"What does this mean?"
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Chapters
00:00 Understanding Political Decision-Making
03:11 The Overton Window and Policy Acceptance
05:55 Creeping Normality and Societal Change
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