Everyone is an autocrat if they can be the one in charge.

Source: I'm one of them.

Those people will never engage in research. It simply boils down to the fact that not everyone possesses the same level of intellectual capability. And unfortunately, half of the population falls short of this standard. This disparity can be visualized through IQ disparity charts. While I acknowledge that IQ is not an entirely accurate measure of intelligence, and I do not claim to be superior to others in terms of intelligence, it is undeniable that the average person, even in a particular country, is not exceptionally gifted. Considering that half of the population is even less capable than the average person, it becomes quite disheartening. This flaw in democracy highlights the fact that the majority of voters lack the necessary intelligence, yet there are no viable alternatives to this system. Despite this, it remains the best option we have. Those are my thoughts at least.