Decentralization is a zero-sum game - the idea of complete decentralization is a goal that can never be achieved in reality

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[–]Tom_Bombadil 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Decentralization

Decentralization is a zero-sum game - the idea of complete decentralization is a goal that can never be achieved in reality

Zero-sum-game? it's not a zero sum gain. Diffusing power amongst competing groups restricts control of all parties.

Decentralization in the extreme has diminishing returns, but that's a different conversation.

[–]Tom_Bombadil 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

Centralization in inherently risky for anyone who prioritizes freedom.

Do you think decentralization is an unreasonable goal?

[–]jet199 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

I'd say look at local politics and see if you think those people would be any better running your life than central government politicians. Decentralisation just means power moves hands, it doesn't mean you get the power.

[–]LarrySwinger2 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Not if you decentralize completely.

Decentralisation

I see that you're caving in to American spelling. =)

[–]Dragonerne 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

But that is still better because this gives every one the ability to fight back locally. You only have to compete within your own community. This is much better.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

That is a silly argument. Decentralization breaks up power. From one idiot in DC to at least 50 idiots across the nations, and several thousands idiots per state.

Some will get it right, and some will get it wrong.

The locals are less insulated from, I dunno, let’s say people with guns, than the people in DC.

Decentralized police, de centralized food. It’s all the way to go.

[–]Tom_Bombadil 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Decentralisation just means power moves hands, it doesn't mean you get the power.

Power depends on the individuals involved.

Almost everyone has more power than they think. Schemers don't like to be exposed, so a little but of local exposure can go much farther.

It's easier to identify and institute a remedy on the local level.

[–]twolanterns 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

which is why 'complete' DEcentralization is not endorse by that many

theory is fine, practicalities is better -- which is why simple absolutes is not a productive way to argue.

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[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It's a principle, not a maximization technique. Anyway, I don't actually value the opinions of statists, who believe in magic. Statists are like Creationist retards: even if you weren't totally incapable of even understanding your opposition, totally refuting evolution still wouldn't make retarded Creationists garbage real. Statism is a death cult and cannot succeed. Even if muhAnarky is achievable in some ideal form, that fact about the state will never change.