ChristianKl comments on Open thread, Nov. 09 - Nov. 15, 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion
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Hypothetically, say I'm an independent politician, or a politician from a minor party, in a Governments senate. The ruling party or their opposition has promised me a diplomatic appointment after my term in parliament ends in return for my support in certain things. Given that politicians frequently lie, and if I leave parliament I will have minimal media clout thereafter, can I somehow use a smart contract or some kind of political manoeuvre to ensure compliance without revealing the nature of the agreement prematurely, which may damage the clout of my associates and political allies?
I don't think you have a good model of politics. Politics is about people. A promise like this isn't made by "the ruling party" but by individual politicians of that party.
Political cooperation also frequently comes with the sharing of documents and other secrets that are not for public consumption.
So...what exactly is wrong with my question?