Meaning of epistocracy | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A rule by citizens with political knowledge, or a proposed political system which concentrates political power in citizens according to their knowledge.
   uncountable
2. A government run by citizens with political knowledge.
   countable

Examples

“So maybe it’s time to consider an alternative to democracy called epistocracy. In a democracy, every citizen gets an equal right to vote. In an epistocracy, voting power is widespread, but votes are weighted: More knowledgeable citizens’ votes count more.”

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