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? | 45 citizens drawn by lot and 15 MPs deliberate together; citizens vote by secret ballot and MPs publicly; MPs must justify votes against citizen-approved proposals.Sortition / citizens' assembly | Grand Council of 50 chiefs chosen by clan mothers; questions pass between groups of nations, each seeking unanimity, with the Onondaga Firekeepers confirming or resolving disagreement. | |
| How are conflicts resolved? | Facilitated closed small groups, separate voting by citizens and MPs, and a public six-month follow-up report with reasons. | The Confederacy describes the Grand Council as resolving disputes among the nations and planning for the welfare of all the people. | |
| How are public goods funded? | Funded from parliamentary budgets; produces recommendations on regional policy and a public record of uptake. | Unknown | |
| How is AI used? | No AI role. | No documented AI role. | |
| What are the main risks? | MPs dominating lay members; parliament keeping agenda control; rules of procedure can be repealed by a later majority. | Operates alongside US and Canadian governments, which limits its practical jurisdiction; its rule of unanimity within and between blocs requires broad agreement.CLM-0117CLM-0118 |
This illustrates differences in design; it is not a universal claim about outcomes. Each cell links to mechanisms and the claims behind them.