Frequently asked questions

Why Experts?: Countries are increasingly sophisticated and so increasingly complex. The most effective way to manage a complex system is to divide it into many specialisms with many specialists in each. This is a fundamental principle that enables advancing civilisation. As government policy is so influential it should try to employ the most skilful specialists, i.e. experts.
How is power distributed?: Expert Government distributes power widely for two main reasons. Firstly, multiple experts should deliberate only on matters in their specialism and there are many specialisms, so many experts are required. Secondly, people are inherently corruptible by power; by distributing power between many people the tendency to be corrupted is reduced along with the damage that it can do. Other features of Expert Government are concerned with reducing the opportunity for corruption and removing it quickly when it emerges.
Are experts always better?: By definition, experts know more about their specialism than non-experts. Where experts operate at the limits of human knowledge and ability they are subject to a greater chance of error than in other circumstances, but they are still the best equipped in those circumstances.
How do experts consider matters which involve multiple specialisms?: Each matter involving multiple specialisms is considered by multiple experts from each of the relevant specialisms and a consensus view reached.
What happens if there are no experts on a matter?: Where there are no experts on a matter that should concern government a specialism with experts will be created.
Are all matters that there are experts for the subject of government consideration?: Many specialisms are not the concern of government. Expert Government restricts its influence to matters in which it can usefully improve the welfare of citizens in accord with the Covenant.
Do we vote for experts?: Experts apply as individuals for a job in government. As with any job the most suitable candidate is appointed.
Do citizens still have a vote?: Citizens vote on proposed changes to the Covenant in referendums. They can also propose changes to the Covenant themselves.
How are corrupt members of government removed?: Anyone can challenge the behaviour of a member of government in a special court of citizen jurors. Also independent specialist government police constantly monitor members of government. Further, all experts have a single limited term in government.
How can citizens ensure government honours the Covenant?: Anyone can challenge any policy created by government in a special court of citizen jurors. Policy that is found not to conform to the Covenant is repealed.
How can a citizen affect government policy?: Other than take a job in government, anyone can suggest a policy for consideration by government. That suggestion must be demonstrably considered.