Global optimums are better, local optimums can be pretty sucky even compared to other local optimums.
Ok, but the analogy presupposes a lot about the nature of government (there is a single coherent function being optimised, there are other achievable and better optimums, we have any meaningful influence on where on the curve we are) without really adding anything new.
What does discussion of optimums say other than 'there might be a system better than the current system?'
Related to: Voting is like donating thousands of dollars to charity, Does My Vote Matter?
And voting adds legitimacy to it.
Thank you.
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