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Technocracy

You believe that a society governed by experts and data-driven decisions will lead to increased efficiency, sustainability, and overall well-being for all citizens.

Technocracy is a political ideology that advocates for the control of society or industry by an elite of technical experts. This system of governance emphasizes the role of science and technology in decision-making processes, rather than traditional political ideologies or public opinion. The term "technocracy" was first used in the early 20th century, derived from the Greek words "techne," meaning skill, and "kratos," meaning power.

The technocratic movement gained prominence during the Great Depression in the United States, when a group of engineers and…  

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Imagine if volunteering and community service were optimized by experts; would this change the sense of personal fulfillment you get from it?

 @9J2MKTH from California  answered…2yrs2Y

While technocracy is an alluring idea, it is a far better aspiration to improve the actual educational outcomes of all citizens so they are capable and informed for participation in a representational democracy like our constitutional republic. In this regard, we have failed much of our citizenry.

 @9J2MH5P from California  answered…2yrs2Y

To be completely honest I don’t really know how to answer this question as I frankly, don’t seem to understand the idea of this.

 @9J2MHJTDemocrat  from Idaho  answered…2yrs2Y

Optimizing these kinds of things makes it less fulfilling. Rather than going out and helping in any way you can, it would be like running down a checklist.

 @9J2MC6JWomen’s Equality from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes this would change the personal fulfillment you receive for your wrongdoing

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If an algorithm could provide you the perfect career path, would you follow it or choose your own?

 @9J2LN3F from Nevada  answered…2yrs2Y

I would see what the path is to my career and decide then. If I don't like it then I would not follow it and choose my own.

 @9J4BCSDRepublican from Montana  disagreed…2yrs2Y

You shouldn't be told your career otherwise we are on the path to China's stances. It is important to choose yourself not what someone else tells you.

 @9J2KYB7 from Maryland  answered…2yrs2Y

I would take it into consideration but still follow my own path

 @9J2MS2Q from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

I would think about it for a while before making a decision. Ultimately I think I would try that career path perhaps to prove if the algorithm was correct or not.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would personal relationships and trust be affected in a world where scientific data overshadows personal advice from friends and family?

 @9JFLSLRSocialist from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

I believe it will hurt them, as age and wisdom could be overshadowed by data, even when the data is poorly produced.

 @9JFM8Z4 from Indiana  answered…2yrs2Y

How would the expert committees be held accountable for their actions. Would average people be willing to allow expert committees to determine what is best for everyone and who would decide which people were qualified to make those decisions.

 @9JFLRGY from New York  answered…2yrs2Y

Personal relationships and trust will still exist and provide a counterweight to raw scientific data. While I support technocratic systems in general and in principle, these personal touches will be necessary to prevent inhumane abuses justified by science yet rejected by simple morality.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Could you find fulfillment in your hobbies if a system suggested activities based on efficiency of skill development?

 @9LCQDVT from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

It can provide individual with a sense of fulfillment

 @9LCQG4N from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I work mostly with tech so it would fufill me I think that it should be accessed when we are in a comfortable state as a technology focused state

 @9LCQ64B from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

It can provide individual with a sense of fulfillment

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you react to a policy implementing robot referees in sports based on their accuracy over human judgment?

 @9KNF6JL from Pennsylvania  answered…2yrs2Y

I think we should keep human judgment because it is taking jobs away from Americans.

 @9KPNZKL from Pennsylvania  disagreed…2yrs2Y

That would encourage other people to replace humans with robots then no money will go around through employment

 @9KNDD7J from Massachusetts  answered…2yrs2Y

They will just be programs and could be less accurate

 @9KP257V from Utah  disagreed…2yrs2Y

They could be, but aren't. If they are tested extensively and proven to be more accurate, then they should be allowed to referee.

 @9KNDCK8Socialist from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

No. Robots and AI make mistakes and do not understand nuance.

 @9KPMGK3 from Wisconsin  disagreed…2yrs2Y

It takes away some of the human error in the sport and most sports have some level of luck so therefore humans should be involved.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How might creativity and innovation be affected in a society where decisions are based strictly on data and expertise?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If a robot could perfectly enforce laws, where would you draw the line between safety and personal freedoms?

 @9J2KRWB from Utah  answered…2yrs2Y

I would prefer a human being enforce the law. Given the element of human connection, empathy and compassion are two things a robot does not have the capacity to weigh that in from an emotional level. I know humans are not perfect, but I believe this something we can continue to strive for when enforcing the law.

 @9J2KDG3 from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

Technology is a slippery slope because while i do think its useful for technology to help us with simple tasks or making our day to day lives simpler, jobs like a police officer should be saved for humans.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

If public health decisions were made only by doctors, do you believe the outcomes would always be fair?

 @9HJKW5YRepublican from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Not sure, but it is important to have decisions about these matters made by people who actually know because they studied it.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What measure would you put in place to ensure a technocratic government stays connected to the people it serves?

 @9J2NCWF  from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

I would allow people who specialize in engineering and science to tackle issues that evolve around stem issues

 @9J2MX5C from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

Background checks and well as surveillance in order to protect the people.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Would you trust an artificial intelligence programmed by experts to make legal judgements over human judges?

 @9HJLF5S from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

It's not a bad idea, so long as it's trained using Christian theology and past legal cases.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Is it possible for someone to be an expert in making ethical decisions for others?

 @9HH9K33Republican from Iowa  answered…3yrs3Y

no i dont think others should be able to make decisions for others

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you could optimize your diet and exercise regime with the help of health experts and AI, to what extent would you want their advice to dictate your daily choices?

 @9J2MQJSRepublican from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I wouldn't want it to dictate my life but I think it would be helpful to be more aware

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Would you prefer personal health decisions, like vaccine schedules, be handled by doctors and AI systems rather than by individual choice?

 @9JS7D22 from New Jersey  answered…2yrs2Y

I would prefer personal health decisions be handled by individual choice rather than doctors and AI systems unless the situation is very serious.

 @9JS46LY from Nebraska  answered…2yrs2Y

I think the help of AI systems could be nice but at no point should humans rely on AI for basic needs

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you feel about the possibility of an app judging the creativity of your artwork or writing?

 @9KPC3H3Democrat from Kentucky  answered…2yrs2Y

I don't think that an app can accurately judge human response to art.

 @9KN4KFZDemocrat from Alabama  answered…2yrs2Y

Bad, why should an app be able to judge your creativity and the work you put in.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If entertainment content was created based on algorithms that predict success rates, how would it change what you watch or listen to?

 @9JH553Y from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

efficacy gaps that persist between governing bodies employing technocratic principles and members of the general public aiming to contribute to government decision making.

 @9JH4NCJLibertarian from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

feel like we'd only watch what we want instead of something challenging

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Imagine a world where news and media are curated by experts to maximize true information; how do you think this would affect public opinions?

 @9JH8RWR from Alabama  answered…2yrs2Y

I think people would still be skeptical of the information. Information and "facts" have always been subject to interpretation.

 @9JH4PFQ from Illinois  answered…2yrs2Y

I think it would be better for information accuracy but there should be accountability on the experts to the public (merge technical expertise and political accountability, this better preserving democracy)

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

If a technocracy promised to rapidly improve the environment, would you be willing to give up some personal freedoms?

 @9HDHHF8 from Oregon  answered…3yrs3Y

I think that technocracy is not great, but pasts of it could be used such as the efficiency of things alongside similar political structure we have today

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Could a technocrat ever truly capture the heart and spirit of a nation in the same way traditional leaders might?

 @9JQKHS5 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

No, charisma is needed in a leader, and we can't reliably trust things such as AI to be our choice in major decision making. AI is mostly just a summation of beliefs, we would need someone who is reasonable and has conviction rather than an AI.

 @9JQKQSP from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

I feel technocracy and technology as a whole has no business in a human affair such as a human election they can report on such a thing but it is of no business for them to lead us.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Would it be exciting or unnerving to live in a house where every aspect, from temperature to lighting, was automatically controlled for eco-efficiency by expert systems?

 @9KS7F6D answered…2yrs2Y

lol it would be exciting to watch the technology adapt to my needs

 @9KS6CZF  from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

I think it would be fair. If they did do it i'd just live off the land

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

In a society driven by expert opinion, how would you approach parenting and the values you want to instill in your children?

 @9JH4T72 from Kentucky  answered…2yrs2Y

Gently parenting.I want to install good values into my children

 @9JH4RF6 from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

I would let my children decide most issues for themselves. I would tell them the difference between morally good and evil and then help them understand key issues but other than that they would be deciding for themselves.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would it affect your self-esteem and learning if school achievements were recognized by an algorithmic reward system?

 @9KYZDJV from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

In my defense there is enough technology to help me with school work

 @9KYZC5B from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

I think I’ll be recognized and will try harder to succeed.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would the concept of 'work-life balance' change if productivity and efficiency were optimized by technologies without human input?

 @9JM6VYC  from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

Humans would have more time, but also less jobs as AI takes over, so maybe less money

 @9JM6NQD from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Humans would have more time, but also less jobs as AI takes over, so maybe less money?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What might be the risks of relying solely on experts for emergency management during natural disasters?

 @9J56RFQ from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

people can't get the help they need as quickly as they would need it.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

If you had the choice, would you replace your local government with a team of engineers and urban planners?

 @9HQ422L  from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

No, engineers and urban planners are experts only in their specific fields and are not necessarily qualified to make the value judgements that politicians must make.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If experts could perfectly predict traffic and optimize routes, how would you feel about never choosing your own way to school or work?

 @9J2MRM6 from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

I should have the freedom to control my body and where it goes.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Would you feel more secure or more restricted in a society where cybersecurity measures are dictated by the top experts in the field?

 @9J2JV8LVeteran from North Carolina  answered…2yrs2Y

Not really, but i think cybersecurity officials should only respond to thingssuch as hacking, blackmail, and scam or threats.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Would you support a policy where social media platforms are managed by mental health professionals?

 @9HJ5QQL from Indiana  answered…3yrs3Y

I would support since most of mental health is influenced by social media.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If a system developed by psychologists recommended when to take breaks for mental health, would you find it helpful or intrusive?

 @9KWZWGHLibertarian from California  answered…2yrs2Y

We should have the ability to take mental health breaks but not have other people tell us when to take them.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Would a merit-based system for assigning school projects make you feel more fair or stressed?

 @9KCZ565 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

I feel that a merit-based system for assigning school projects would not make me feel faire or stressed, because it involves scientific and technical knowledge.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you cope with the pressure if success in school and sports was predicted and managed by data-driven coaching systems?

 @9LFR6FS from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I would look and seek around it and realize the many possible outcomes regarding the data information.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would the role of voting change in your community if most decisions were made by experts?

 @9KCZHVQConstitution from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

It would be for their agenda and less likely to support the community they are voting for

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If your emotional well-being could be monitored and managed by mental health algorithms, would you feel more at ease or under surveillance?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What roles would politicians play in a technocratic government, and do you believe they would still be relevant?

 @9JH3Q7YPeace and Freedom from Ohio  answered…2yrs2Y

Politicians would remain relevant in this hypothetical if they are the ones to be appointed to lead us

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would your sense of personal identity change if career guidance counselors used algorithms to recommend your future profession?

 @9KL9D2Y answered…2yrs2Y

Personally, I just would not listen to them and would follow my own career path.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel about a crime prevention app that suggests safer routes based on real-time data but restricts spontaneous exploration?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might your role in your local community evolve if everyday decisions were based on the advice of city planners and engineers?

 @9JN84G2from Virgin Islands  answered…2yrs2Y

I believe it would be for the better since people with degrees in that field are professionals I suppose.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

How would you feel about living in a country where the leaders are chosen for their expertise rather than their political platforms or charisma?

 @9HF7XY3 from California  answered…3yrs3Y

Terrible as there would not be genuine people in charge and the country can fall into tyranny.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3yrs3Y

Do you think education and expertise should be the most important factors when selecting individuals who make laws and regulations for society?

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