The "perfect and flawless"-model for running states has been widely discredited. These models invariably makes sweeping assumptions about peoples priorities, wh

The "perfect and flawless"-model for running states has been widely discredited. These models invariably makes sweeping assumptions about peoples priorities, which is very hard to do, given how surprisingly different people are. The resulting flood of compromises either leads to inefficient systems like the ones we have today, or totalitarian regimes (force people to share the assumed priorities). The model of deciding on a few general core values and defending them rigourously (free speech, equality to the law, right of self determination etc.) leads to inefficient, yet stable and reasonably prosperous societies.