Rein Taagepera talks about the world. He says the future may change. Power may shift to large networks. These networks are strong. People have no control over them.
Technology is advancing rapidly. Changes should have been slower. People buy many things. They buy more than they need.
Estonia is a small country. We must preserve our language and culture. This is the meaning of our life. Each generation does not live better than the previous one.
Rein Taagepera lives in Tartu. He says that conflict between people creates friendship or hatred. Simpler electoral systems are better. Complex systems create unpredictability.
There are many political parties in the world. Rein Taagepera says a two-party system is better. He believes life may not necessarily improve. Lower expectations make people happier.
The world's population may decline. Rein Taagepera discusses the possibility of a unified world. The feudal era may return. Violence in the world is decreasing. Estonia shows how a small country preserves its culture.
Rein Taagepera does not know if his ideas will remain relevant. He is not certain about the future.