There are many situations in which we are required to make choices, either individually or collectively. For example, when we vote, we hope to achieve fair results. The mathematics of social choice can be used to characterize and compare different voting systems, and to measure what we mean by "fairness."
What is a good way for a group to make a democratic decision?
The video below adds historical (1992 election) and contemporary (Nielsen ratings) background.
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