TED Talks Daily A bold idea to replace politicians | César Hidalgo
Mar 5, 2019
César Hidalgo, a researcher at the nexus of economics and complexity science, offers a daring vision for our political landscape: replace politicians with AI representatives. He discusses the disenchantment with traditional democracy and the potential of direct citizen involvement through personalized AI. This radical approach could streamline decision-making and enhance transparency in governance. Hidalgo explores how technology can reshape participation and trust, paving the way for a more engaged and representative democratic process.
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Democracy Disappointment
- Many are disappointed with democracy, with low voter turnout in elections worldwide.
- People are tired of politicians and the targeted political propaganda they spread.
Democracy's Vulnerability
- Democracy's core vulnerability lies in the representative system.
- Capturing the representative or the election process can undermine democracy itself.
Direct Democracy Limitations
- Direct democracy is naive; too many decisions for individuals to make.
- The 114th US Congress considered thousands of bills, creating a cognitive bandwidth issue.