I think one of our main goals is to end major corruption in society, which I think sociocracy is likely to be the best means to do so. I asked A.I. how corruption could persist in a sociocratic society, because I think it’s important to have a built-in procedure to prevent or end any corruption that might occur. Here is it’s reply, which seems pretty thorough and realistic. I’ll discuss this at the end.
Corruption can persist in a sociocratic society despite its principles of shared decision-making and transparency. Let’s explore why:
Human Nature:
Sociocracy doesn’t change human behavior fundamentally.
Individuals may still be tempted by personal gain, leading to corrupt practices.
Power Dynamics:
Even in sociocratic systems, power imbalances exist.
Those in influential positions can misuse authority for personal benefit.
Informal Networks:
Corrupt practices can occur within informal networks.
Cliques or favoritism may undermine the sociocratic process.
Lack of Accountability:
Sociocracy relies on trust and cooperation.
If accountability mechanisms are weak, corruption can thrive.
Complexity:
Sociocratic decision-making can be intricate.
Complexity may hide corrupt actions within the system.
Cultural Norms:
Societal norms influence behavior.
If corruption is culturally accepted, it persists.
In summary, while sociocracy promotes fairness, vigilance against corruption remains crucial. 🌟
Regarding #6, Cultural Norms, I’ve noticed that sociocracy proponents seem to be mostly mainstream progressives/liberals, and I suspect that they will tend to be very resistant to questioning any of the typical basic liberal assumptions, such as CO2-caused global warming, the Covid Pandemic and the efficacy of vaccines, theory of evolution, the accuracy of scientific dating methods, and so on. I’m liberal-libertarian and I question all of those things. So I expect that most sociocracy proponents have this cultural bias and will resist sociocratic science quite a lot. Hopefully, it will become obvious that they have unjustified biases and will ultimately, sooner than later, relinquish them. Am I biased with opposing views? No. I seek to learn the truth, regardless of what it is.