The recent article in Conversation discusses the ancient Greek concept of democracy and suggests that modern democracies have deviated from their original principles. While ancient Greece had a brutal society with frequent wars, slavery, and low status for women, it excelled in its political system.

The ancient Greeks practiced direct democracy, where citizens directly participated in decision-making, unlike modern representative democracies, where officials are elected to make decisions on behalf of the people.

The article argues that modern democracies attract individuals with negative personality traits, such as narcissism and cruelty, who seek power for the wrong reasons. It highlights the examples of Donald Trump and Boris Johnson as leaders with disordered personalities. The ancient Athenians implemented measures like sortition (random selection by lot) and ostracism to prevent unsuitable personalities from attaining power.

The article suggests that reviving these ancient democratic practices and citizens' involvement in decision-making through assemblies and referendums could reduce the influence of individuals with personality disorders in politics and create a more cooperative and egalitarian society.

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