When is authoritarianism appropriate and when is it not?

  • ArgumentativeMonotheist@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    Autocracy is convenient when the leader is wise and just. Sadly, even if we found one, they’re not genetic traits. Democracy is convenient in any other case, but it’s harder to properly implement compared to autocracy.

    • rainrain@sh.itjust.worksOP
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      8 hours ago

      Maybe we could invent a high-quality autocrat.

      Perfect genetics, perfect upbringing and education. A mega-brahmin kinda thing.

      Or with brain chips. A dozen suboptimal autocrats, networked together to make a more ideal autocrat.

      Or an AI. Feed it with everything and then ask it policy questions.