I regard swissinfo.ch as basically propaganda but they once made the point that direct democracy can be faster than populism at addressing citizens' (cognitive)

I regard swissinfo.ch as basically propaganda but they once made the point that direct democracy can be faster than populism at addressing citizens' (cognitive) needs: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/democracy/direct-democracy-series_in-switzerland-populism-thrives-but-under-control/45097054#:~:text=Similarly%2C%20the%20chance%20to%20vote%20more%20frequently%20(even%20if%20turnout%20rates%20are%20low)%20gives%20the%20impression%20of%20having%20a%20voice%2C%20something%20that%20both%20stokes%20and%20tempers%20populist%20demands. https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/democracy/direct-democracy-seri... (The populism here on HN might be tempered by this mechanism too!)