When is it right to ignore the public?How Sweden flipped its traffic overnight.

The Logic Glitch

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The Logic Glitch

In 1967, Sweden's government ignored an 83% referendum vote and switched the entire country from left to right-hand driving in a single day. This massive, unpopular change was a huge success, drastically improving road safety. The story of Dagen H explores a fascinating question: when should expert-led decisions override the will of the people for the greater good?

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