democracy – not a good idea, but just a memetic parasite that appeals to the worst primate instincts
http://www.overcomingbias.com/2010/01/fr…
Control is a key status marker; all else equal those who give orders are above those who take orders. This seems to be the main reason for democracy’s popularity, not that it makes better decisions but that it raises citizen status, by appearing to put citizens in control.
Progressive folks are all in favor of paternalism, because individuals make bad decisions about, say, smoking or salt consumption.
I agree with them, and modestly suggest that progressives should now stop voting and let me make all the decisions.
For the greater good, of course.
