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Ask HN: Is Democracy a Control System?

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Post by motiw » Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 4:24 PM UTC

Is democracy a control system with manipulative feedback, a delayed response, and corrupt operators?

Re: Ask HN: Is Democracy a Control System?

Post by PaulHoule » Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 4:29 PM UTC

Like a feedback loop that can punish those operators?

Post by nacozarina » Mon, Mar 23, 2026, 5:14 PM UTC

Democracy is the device that ensures the people shall be governed as they deserve.