The Voting System That Should Replace Every Election

Why it was recommended

I've been a huge fan of this system ever since CGP Grey made an excellent video on how it works and why it's great.

Strong recommendationrpmisms · Original2019-10

What it covers

A short CGP Grey explainer on the alternative vote (instant runoff voting) versus first past the post, made around the 2011 UK referendum. It shows how ranked ballots are. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

CGP Grey

Length

4 min 27 sec

Year

2011

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