There are many voting systems, best of them are all good. Among tech-oriented people there is an assumption that the voting system is the most important part o

There are many voting systems, best of them are all good. Among tech-oriented people there is an assumption that the voting system is the most important part of democracy. It's a culmination point for sure, but it has limited ability to make well-functioning democracy. Everybody saying what they prefer is not enough. Deliberation is at least as important. Ability to negotiate with people with different viewpoints and weigh options before voting. Making deals (often expressed issues to be voted about). Deliberation cuts through demagoguery and propaganda, it forces people to be slightly smarter.