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You know what’s a better idea? Sortition [1]. Seriously, just randomly select people willing to do the job, maybe 10 or 15 people and then vote for one amongst
by hgs3 4y ago
You know what’s a better idea? Sortition [1].
Seriously, just randomly select people willing to do the job, maybe 10 or 15 people and then vote for one amongst that group. If this sounds radical, then consider this is already how primary votes work today except the “group” is only well connected folks approved by the donor and political class.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sortition https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sortition
- mtgx 4y ago
- jhbadger 4y agoAn obvious problem is how do you stop these randomly chosen people from being influenced from the same sort of well-connected folks? An obvious strategy for these folks would be to present themselves as "advisors" to the randomly chosen people and just be rulers in proxy.
- hgs3 4y agoThat’s no different than “special interest groups” and lobbyist today. It’s a separate issue that needs addressing.