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"China, who seem to be clearly demonstrating that Totalitarianism Done Right >> Democracy" I wish that was not the main take-away people had. China has a very
by Iv 7y ago
"China, who seem to be clearly demonstrating that Totalitarianism Done Right >> Democracy"
I wish that was not the main take-away people had. China has a very unique economic system that does not require totalitarianism: free-market capitalism with many public actors especially in finance.
China could be democratic and maintain such a system. I'd like to see it tried somewhere else.
- mistermann 7y agoThey could retain their micro economic system, sure, but could they retain their superior social harmony? Of course, it's possible, but totalitarianism (censorship, cultural cleansing, etc) is far from irrelevant. And what about their ability to rapidly implement strategic policy initiatives, including displacing massive numbers of people against their will? Unfortunate for the individuals, but incredibly beneficial for the group, compounding over time.