I think the original intent was more along the lines of giving political elites the power to subvert the will of the voter when necessary. Otherwise having hum

I think the original intent was more along the lines of giving political elites the power to subvert the will of the voter when necessary. Otherwise having human electors serves no real purpose. The math part (how votes are summarized based on state population) is, IMO, a separate issue and definitely a topic for debate as well. I'd love to see us get past the idea that the founders were infallible, and be somewhat more willing to adapt the constitution as the country grows.