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Tech Fascism Has Come for American Democracy

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  1. N_Lens · · focus · HN ↗
    People least suitable to wield power are most magnetically attracted to it.

    We are forever doomed to be ruled by those worse than us, for the simple reason that reasonable people don't seek power.

    1. Ygg2 · · focus · HN ↗
      > People least suitable to wield power are most magnetically attracted to it.

      In the current system.*

      There are systems that allow you to distribute power more equally. It requires a different setup, like for example randomised choice. The people in power don't like it. It's much easier to bribe 2-3 career politicians and guarantee their success.

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