The problem with good decision making here is not that it's too cognitively demanding, it's that there are perverse incentives. Also, it is simply impossible f

The problem with good decision making here is not that it's too cognitively demanding, it's that there are perverse incentives. Also, it is simply impossible for someone successful - like a politician - to understand the world view of those less well off. So even if the mental abilities go down, the quality of decision making could easily go up - indeed it would be likely to. James Fishkin is a Stanford professor who has pioneered this type of work. His approach gives decisions makers structured access to experts to help improve the quality of decision.