https://www.nuj.org.uk/news/elitist-journalism/
> 54 per cent of the 'top hundred media professionals' had been educated at private schools, as opposed to 7 per cent of the population.
There are many studies for stuff like this. And this is an example where the writer still isn't too divorced from the lower rungs of society. Contrast to:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/sep/13/privil...
> Indeed, British journalists, the supposed tribunes of the people, now hail from wealthier backgrounds than, er, bankers
There is a definite disconnect here, and the effects are pretty easily seen in the papers and online news sites.
Pay elected officials more to attract better applicants. Use ordered list voting to ease consensus. Implement voting tests (dangerous, but doable.) Should result in better cantidates, chosen through better voting, by better voters.
If you're curious how the other half lives, come visit public transport and say hello.