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Representative democracies have already been compromised. There's no way to recover a system that is already flawed. The only way forward is through innovation and the sovereignty of each individual.
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Please elaborate as to why representative democracies do not work..
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1. Definition and Issues: Representative democracy is a system where representatives are elected to govern a country based on majority votes. In some South American countries, a single vote can decide the fate of the nation and its people. 2. Dependence on Fiat Money: This system relies heavily on fiat currency, meaning the value of money depends on the issuing states. It's likened to a Ponzi scheme, needing more participants to sustain itself. Worldwide, living standards are deteriorating, as seen in countries like Venezuela, where elections are manipulated, and governance worsens. Even in developed nations, citizens face mandates that may not serve their interests, like compulsory vaccinations during the pandemic, and involvement in unnecessary wars, all exacerbated by increasing corruption and unfulfilled campaign promises.
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3. Structural Issues: The problems are escalating, and the only way to sustain the current debt system is to expand the Ponzi-like structure until it collapses. This has led to a decline in the quality of leaders and lower public expectations, as people seem resigned to worsening conditions. Meanwhile, new technologies offer some protection for a minority, suggesting an inevitable fall of current state structures and the emergence of new social organizations driven by technology and a different societal mindset. 4. Path Forward: The solution lies in individual actions. It requires a personal commitment to doing things differently, always in collaboration with like-minded individuals. The current failure seems rooted in collective approaches, where most people lose interest in their own development. The future may require moving beyond conventional systems to new, innovative forms of governance.
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Your point are well thought out. I鈥檓 not sure that having a representative democracy depends on having a ponzi-like fiat system. That seems up to the people who are elected. There certainly seems to be a way in which a budget is balanced while also having a government structure. More importantly if representative democracies fail, then they seem to fail on a long timeline. Have we seen another form of government that has succeeded over a longer timeline? Is there a viable other option? Lastly, doesn鈥檛 that last vote that makes your life miserable need their mind changed? Isn鈥檛 that the way it works? If you want more people to take your point of view you need to convince them? Obviously I don鈥檛 know everything, but it feels like a cop out to say representative democracies don鈥檛 work if you get out-voted. What am I missing here? Seriously not trying to be a jerk. Just looking for more insight
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