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Random selection is necessary to create stable meritocratic institutions

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360 points namlem | 1 comments | 14 Jul 25 15:28 UTC | HN request time: 0.533s | source
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retrac ◴[14 Jul 25 16:28 UTC] No.44562032[source]▶
The technical term is sortition. And it is my pet unorthodox political position. The legislature should be replaced with an assembly of citizens picked by lottery.
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bongodongobob ◴[14 Jul 25 16:40 UTC] No.44562171[source]▶
As long as they can pass some basic education and civics tests, sure.
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1. sokoloff ◴[14 Jul 25 16:57 UTC] No.44562420[source]▶
I agree, but I’m not convinced that 100% of current Reps could pass a civics test.