"Crystal clear and utterly persuasive, Graham Smith makes a compelling case for bringing future generations into the democratic process. Can Democracy Safeguard the Future? offers a wealth of fascinating and powerful evidence that shows how deliberative mechanisms are the key to forging a new age of intergenerational justice. Essential reading for anyone who wants to be a good ancestor." Roman Krznaric, author of The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World "Anyone asking about the future, "What shall we do?" should read this book. You'll get a careful, engaging look at the institutions we human beings have so far devised to try to protect future generations, showing why some work and some do not, and how we might blend together the best of different models. I didn't know 90% of what's in this book -- and I thought I knew quite a lot." Jane Mansbridge, Harvard University, recipient of the 2018 Skytte Prize and former President of the American Political Science Association.