Polity Atlas

How each model solves the same problems

Instead of “democracy versus anarchism”, compare the concrete ways collective problems get solved.

Question+ Model
How are decisions made?Lottery-selected members deliberate and approve a declaration clause by clause by majority vote; advisory only.Sortition / citizens' assemblyUnknown
How are conflicts resolved?Facilitated deliberation with expert input; amendments settled by member votes.Unknown
How are public goods funded?Funded by foundations and governments, not by a public budget; 2021 donors included the European Climate Foundation and the Scottish Government.Unknown
How is AI used?No documented AI role.Unknown
What are the main risks?No binding mandate; donor and host dependence; online deliberation across languages and unequal connectivity.Unknown

This illustrates differences in design; it is not a universal claim about outcomes. Each cell links to mechanisms and the claims behind them.