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The Technocracy Trap: When "Let Us Handle It" Sounds Good
Technocracy versus democracy becomes tempting when you're exhausted. Another debate ends with nothing accomplished. Another promise broken. Another politician lying on TV saying "up is down and black is white." You just want groceries affordable and roads fixed. Someone offers: "What if smart people based on their resumes just ran things? No elections, no drama, just competent experts getting stuff done." Would you take that deal?
Greg defines technocracy as "government by people who are deemed most capable to do their jobs" based on resume, not votes. The current system? More like…
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