How each model solves the same problems
Instead of “democracy versus anarchism”, compare the concrete ways collective problems get solved.
| Question | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How are decisions made? | Ranges from elected councils and constitutions to customary councils, clan representation and consensus. | Unknown | Unknown | |
| How are conflicts resolved? | Tribal and customary courts, mediation by elders, negotiation with the state. | Unknown | Unknown | |
| How are public goods funded? | Land stewardship, culture and language, health and education programmes, often funded by state transfers. | Unknown | Unknown | |
| How is AI used? | No inherent AI role; data sovereignty over indigenous data is an emerging concern. | Unknown | Unknown | |
| What are the main risks? | Limited powers over land and resources, fiscal dependence, contested membership and state override. | Unknown | Unknown |
This illustrates differences in design; it is not a universal claim about outcomes. Each cell links to mechanisms and the claims behind them.