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' assembly | A 28-member General Council (half elected by parish, half by national list) elects the head of government; the co-princes sanction laws with countersignature. | |
| How are conflicts resolved? | Facilitated deliberation with expert input; amendments settled by member votes. | A four-member Constitutional Tribunal appointed by the co-princes and the General Council; ordinary courts. | |
| 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. | Health, education and infrastructure funded by indirect, corporate and personal taxes; parishes run local services. | |
| How is AI used? | No documented AI role. | No specific role for AI. | |
| What are the main risks? | No binding mandate; donor and host dependence; online deliberation across languages and unequal connectivity. | Clash between the episcopal co-prince and legislation such as abortion; exclusion of non-citizens; dependence on France, Spain and the EU. |
This illustrates differences in design; it is not a universal claim about outcomes. Each cell links to mechanisms and the claims behind them.