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?About 60 randomly selected residents learn, deliberate and vote; recommendations with at least 80% support are treated as binding on the mayor, lower ones as advice.Sortition / citizens' assemblyUnknown
How are conflicts resolved?Facilitated small groups and supermajority voting; independent coordinators choose experts; disputes over competence end with other authorities.Unknown
How are public goods funded?City-funded process; outcomes direct municipal spending on flood retention, emergency help and clean-air measures.Unknown
How is AI used?No AI role.Unknown
What are the main risks?Binding force rests on a mayoral promise, not law; recommendations beyond municipal powers; irregular frequency.Unknown

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