Why should I be interested in government and politics?

While I understand why some might be apathetic toward this subject, I’d like to share three reasons why people should be interested in politics and government. #1. Government and politics impacts nearly every aspect of our lives.

Do we need more political education?

David Shariatmadari’s call for more political education is spot-on. Aristotle called politics the “leading science”, because it is the way societies decide priorities between everything else.

Is politics entertaining or boring?

Politics is entertaining. While it might not be as entertaining as going out with your friends on a Friday night, politics can be quite fun. A good example of this is elections. My first memory of “exciting” politics was the recount of 2000. I was in Junior High, and I recall being fascinated by the process.

Do you stick to your political thoughts and beliefs?

No, me neither: we stick to our political thoughts and beliefs come what may, helped along by a generous dose of confirmation bias. Superficially, politics should be very simple: here are the facts. Here are the truths.

How do you stay motivated to keep up with politics?

You don’t have to go knocking door to door for a candidate to do that. You can attend a College [Insert Your Preferred Party] Meeting, check out online forums for that political leaning, or debate! The more invested you become, the more motivated you’re going to be to keep up with politics.

How can I get more involved in politics?

You can attend a College [Insert Your Preferred Party] Meeting, check out online forums for that political leaning, or debate! The more invested you become, the more motivated you’re going to be to keep up with politics. If you don’t know where you stand yet, that’s also okay!

How does government and politics affect our lives?

Government and politics impacts nearly every aspect of our lives. Whether we like it or not, government plays a huge role in our daily lives, ranging from the amount of tax you pay for your morning coffee, to the types of light bulbs you’re allowed to purchase.