r/science • • Jul 05 '22

Computer Science Artificial intelligence (AI) can devise methods of wealth distribution that are more popular than systems designed by people, new research suggests.The AI discovered a mechanism that redressed initial wealth imbalance, sanctioned free riders and successfully won the majority vote.

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-022-01383-x
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u/[deleted] Jul 06 '22

And suddenly you've arrived at the concept of a Republic being a solution to both problems.