epistocracy

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A rule by citizens with political knowledge, or a proposed political system which concentrates political power in citizens according to their knowledge.

So maybe it’s time to consider an alternative to democracy called epistocracy. In a democracy, every citizen gets an equal right to vote. In an epistocracy, voting power is widespread, but votes are weighted: More knowledgeable citizens’ votes count more.

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A government run by citizens with political knowledge.

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So maybe it’s time to consider an alternative to democracy called epistocracy. In a democracy, every citizen gets an equal right to vote. In an epistocracy, voting power is widespread, but votes are w

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