Government... By Lottery?

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore sortition, a method of randomly selecting individuals for government roles, and how it could boost public trust by involving ordinary citizens in policy-making. They discuss its relevance to current issues like AI governance and environmental justice, while also considering the challenges it faces, such as ensuring adequate representation and participation. The guests stress the need to balance scientific expertise with personal values, highlight the importance of transparency, and discuss how sortition can be applied in new technologies, especially within Web3 systems. Ultimately, they advocate for a careful integration of this democratic approach into our governance structures.