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EP22: Should We Abolish Elections? (On Guerrero’s Lottocracy)

Academic Edgelords

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Exploring Lotocracy and Socialist Ideals

This chapter examines the potential compatibility of lotocracy with socialist principles, discussing its impact on working-class representation and policy-making. The hosts critically evaluate the advantages and limitations of implementing socialist changes within a lotocratic framework, contrasting it with traditional electoral democracy. They address concerns surrounding public engagement, effectiveness of representation, and the philosophical implications of sortition in governance.

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