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Taking politicians out of politics with Hélène Landemore | ReThinking

Feb 10, 2026
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  • Hélène Landemore advocates replacing career politicians with randomly selected citizen assemblies as a solution to political dysfunction
  • The lottery-based governance model has historical precedent in Ancient Greece and recent successful implementations in various democracies
  • Research indicates ordinary citizens may outperform professional politicians due to diverse viewpoints and reduced partisan motivations

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