biggest reason why liberal democracies thrive has to do with the principles that animate them. The values of political equality, individual freedom, and collective self-determination make a huge contribution to fostering tolerance and prosperity,
He really doesn't defend this prospect, except to say it's better than all other alternatives. Why does he say that the fracturing of society along gender/race lines will absolutely not yield better results? What is the end goal of identity synthesis -- to separate into groups completely, then to have separate societies? It's unclear to me, so his defense/elevation of liberal democracy feels light.
