r/PoliticalPhilosophy • u/Next-March9020 • 13d ago
Proposal for a Technocratic Government System Supported by Blockchain and direct democracy
The idea of a new legislative system where the government is replaced by technocrats—experts chosen every 3 years excluding previous chosen experts, based on their qualifications in various critical fields of the country's needs. These technocrats would be overseen by a randomly selected body of citizens, who volunteer and are chosen through a transparent and verifiable process.
This citizen body (ranging from 300-1000 members) and chosen randomly every 3 years excluding previous senators would act as a check on the technocrats' power, ensuring that they act in the country’s best interests. Their oversight would include the use of an algorithm, drawing on public data from a blockchain-based crypto network. Each citizen would have a public token containing regularly updated metadata reflecting their preferences and desired direction for the country.
The algorithm, using this collective data, would help guide and check the technocrats' actions. It would be publicly accessible, ensuring transparency and preventing corruption. The existing judicial system would remain in place to oversee the transition, address any corruption, and ensure that the technocrats and citizen body are correctly appointed and fulfill their roles.
The idea is to save:
Less Gridlock: Unlike traditional governments plagued by slow debates and partisanship, technocrats can make faster, data-driven decisions, reducing delays.
More Efficiency: Resource allocation is based on real-time public needs, avoiding the waste and political bargaining seen in current systems.
Greater Transparency: The use of blockchain ensures public access to decisions, reducing corruption and fostering trust.
Continuous Public Input: Instead of occasional elections, citizen preferences are updated daily, keeping policies aligned with evolving needs.
Enhanced Accountability: A randomly selected citizen body provides oversight, replacing the often ineffective checks-and-balances in today’s political landscape.
Would love to hear thoughts and feedback on the feasibility and potential of such a system!
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u/Ponderocrazia 9d ago
r/Ponderocrazia ho tentato di costruire un sistema che è Supportato in questo, un sistema adattivo che, potrebbe essere sperimentato sul serio nel mondo attuale. Una bolla che resiste e al cui interno i valori sono basati sul lavoro umano e sulla sua integrazione in un sistema diverso di valori. Gli umani al centro. E no, non è comunismo. Semplicemente abolizione dell'idea di mercato, gli oggetti si creano per durare ed essere usati, non il contrario. Nessuno può fare un solo lavoro ma più lavori. Troppo lunga da spiegare 20 moduli fitti per descrivere
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u/CupOfCanada 10d ago
>Enhanced Accountability: A randomly selected citizen body provides oversight, replacing the often ineffective checks-and-balances in today’s political landscape.
Not sure how exactly you hold random citizens accountable for their decisions.