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[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Perhaps, though I’d be very concerned for mob mentality. Social media is famously reactive.

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

No doubt. I think an easy way to counter that is to put a “deliberation” time on legislation. I’m spitballing but maybe require two votes 3 months apart, and they must both agree (otherwise there’s a third tiebreaker vote another 3 months later)? That would help kill off the flash fire effect that a viral meme can create and focus more on fixing problems that occur over a longer period of time.

I mean I’m no political scientist so I’d love to hear more about what methods are proven for direct democracy.

[–] Big_Boss_77@lemmynsfw.com -1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Was it... the Persians? Maybe? Anyway, they had to make two choices on any decision, once when drunk and again sober a few days later. If rhe choice was the same both times it was deemed a good idea.

I have zero idea if this is fact, but it sounds similar to your idea.

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Ooh never heard that but it kinda makes sense

[–] Big_Boss_77@lemmynsfw.com -1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I really hope it's not some fever dream, or total bullshit, but it kind of makes sense. I'll see if I can find some facts on it.

Here is a link talking about it, so maybe it's plausible?