More Civil Societies with Julie Macken: Cynicism and Society

Cynicism and contempt for institutions are common sentiments nowadays. It usually manifests itself in intelligent people who pay attention to politics. However, Julie Macken believes that a cynical population is dangerous for democracy. When a society expects the worst of its leaders, its leaders feel that they can get away with the morally dodgy. So, what attitude should we have towards our leaders and institutions?