The video discusses the mathematical issues with current voting systems, particularly the “first-past-the-post” method. This method often results in outcomes where a party with minority support ends up holding power. This system can lead to strategic voting and a concentration of power in larger parties, eventually promoting a two-party system.
Are We Doing Election Math Wrong?
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