26. What Swimming Can Teach Us About Democracy | Tocqueville's Forgotten Insight
What can a neighborhood swim league teach us about democracy?
More than you might think.
When Alexis de Tocqueville visited America in 1831, he was astonished by what he called associations—ordinary citizens voluntarily joining together to solve common problems. He believed these organizations were not merely helpful to democracy; they were essential to preserving freedom itself.
In this episode of Tocqueville Talks, Brent Nelsen explores Tocqueville's remarkable insight through an unexpected case study: Greenville's SAIL (Swim Association Invitational League), a volunteer-run summer swim…
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