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

Dec 8, 2024
Could random citizens lead us better than elected officials? A bold idea emerges: lottocracy, which swaps elections for sortition. The discussion navigates how this system could tackle corruption and inequality while fostering genuine representation. Critics question if everyday citizens can truly govern effectively. Exploring historical precedents and modern experiments, the hosts evaluate whether lottocracy could reshape democracy and address the shortcomings of our current political landscape.
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