What if we replaced elections with a lottery? Random citizens instead of career politicians. Ancient Athens actually did this — they called it sortition, and believed it was fairer than elections swayed by money.

“Electoral capture is too easy and too important for powerful interests. So, what’s the alternative? Get rid of elections. Use lotteries to select political officials.”

Wild idea or obvious fix?

Is democracy without elections possible? Could it be better? | Aeon Videos