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Random selection is necessary to create stable meritocratic institutions

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360 points namlem | 2 comments | 14 Jul 25 15:28 UTC | HN request time: 0s | 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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1. baxtr ◴[14 Jul 25 17:38 UTC] No.44562965[source]▶
So no elections?
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2. specialist ◴[14 Jul 25 20:14 UTC] No.44564734[source]▶
That's the question, right?

Citizens' assembly makes policy. But then who implements it?

I (currently) believe that we'd still need executives, still need some kind of balance of powers.

So I'm okay w/ electing mayors, sheriffs, governors, etc. Perhaps even multi-seat roles; something between a council and a mayor.

Assuming, of course, we use approval voting for execs, PR for councils.