Democracy: The Beautiful Lie is hosted by Geoff O'Visa — an Ogologo™ Production. Most media chase attention.We pursue understanding. Ogologo™ Productions is an independent studio, publisher, and production house. We explore the stories behind power, history, society, culture, and human behaviour — through cinematic production and rigorous research. We don't just ask what happened. We ask why it happened — and who benefits when people stop asking questions.
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11 hours ago
11 hours ago
13 min
Can a majority be wrong and still be democratic?
Can democracy become oppressive?
From ancient Athens to modern societies, majorities have often believed they were acting in the public interest.
In this episode, Geoff O'visa explores a troubling question: What happens when democracy itself becomes a source of injustice?
12 hours ago
12 hours ago
15 min
“When the people rule, who protects the minority?”
The first democracies feared kings. Soon, some of history's greatest thinkers began to fear something else: the people themselves.
In Episode 2, Geoff O'Visa explores how Rome, Plato, and constitutional government emerged from the fear that majorities can be dangerous.
12 hours ago
12 hours ago
16 min
What if democracy began with exclusion?
Ancient Athens is celebrated as the birthplace of democracy.
But who counted as "the people"?
In Episode 1, Geoff O'Visa explores democracy's origins and the political boundary that shaped one of history's most influential ideas.
13 hours ago
13 hours ago
2 min
What if democracy began with exclusion?
Ancient Athens is celebrated as the birthplace of democracy.
But who counted as "the people"?
Geoff O'Visa explores democracy's origins and the political boundary that shaped one of history's most influential ideas.
