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Seems like this might still run into the same problem. People naturally look to authority figures for what to think about the issues, and even without political

Seems like this might still run into the same problem. People naturally look to authority figures for what to think about the issues, and even without political parties this will still be the case. The deeper problem is people who broadcast their political views do it to signal their identity and to feel important. I wish there was a way to decouple identity from political issues a bit more, at least for issues that aren't strictly social issues.

thayne 6y ago
But at least you could follow different authority figures on different issues.
- bcherny 6y ago
  That already exists. Maybe it’s more about authorities changing their opinions as a bloc, similar to how OPEC adjusts oil prices as a bloc? (The issue isn’t that any one oil company sets prices, but that companies form a cartel that colludes on a price at the cost of consumers)
  - thayne 6y ago
    Not when it comes to voting. You vote for someone to represent you on all issues (at least in the US). If you disagree with them on some issues, there is no way to indicate that with your vote.
    - bcherny 6y ago
      Hey, that’s a fair point!
rufus_foreman 6y ago
>> People naturally look to authority figures for what to think about the issues You do this? I don't. I just automatically rebel against any authority that tries to tell me what to think. Probably to a fault but it has served me well so far in life.