blacktrance comments on Political ideas meant to provoke thought - Less Wrong Discussion
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In addition to the already mentioned differences in values and incentives when having a government official decide for you, there is also an information problem - a more intelligent person can do worse than you when deciding for you because they lack your local knowledge, both of your situation and your preferences.