Polity Atlas

How each model solves the same problems

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

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How are decisions made?Sovereignty settles who has the final word; in practice it is divided between levels, pooled between states or limited by treaties.UnknownA stratified random sample of 523 voters deliberated in moderated groups and plenaries and answered questionnaires before and after; no decisions were taken.Sortition / citizens' assembly
How are conflicts resolved?Disputes over sovereignty go to recognition politics, international courts and, too often, force.UnknownBalanced briefing materials, trained neutral moderators and competing experts structured disagreement.
How are public goods funded?UnknownUnknownPrivately funded; produced published results, media coverage and a peer-reviewed study.
How is AI used?UnknownUnknownNo AI role.
What are the main risks?Shielding abuses behind non-intervention; non-recognition leaving new polities legally stranded.CLM-0556UnknownSelf-selection into attendance; artificial setting; analysis by the method's designers; no institutional uptake.

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