

Democracy Realized by Roberto Mangabeira Unger
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Democracy Realized: The Progressive Alternative by Roberto Mangabeira Unger is a visionary and transformative work that proposes a bold reimagining of democracy and progressive politics in the 21st century. Unger critiques the limitations of contemporary liberal democracy and neoliberal economics, arguing that they have failed to deliver genuine freedom, equality, and opportunity for most people. In this book, Unger calls for a deep institutional transformation that expands democratic participation beyond politics and into economic and social life. He advocates for what he calls “empowered democracy,” a system in which citizens have greater control over their economic destinies through decentralized innovation, inclusive economic arrangements, and flexible forms of governance. Unger outlines a progressive alternative that goes beyond the welfare state and traditional social democracy by embracing radical institutional change designed to foster human creativity, solidarity, and individual empowerment. Democracy Realized serves as both a critique of the status quo and a practical roadmap for building a more just, dynamic, and inclusive society, offering hope and guidance for those seeking alternatives to the constraints of current political and economic systems.