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|title = [[File:Nooc.png]] Noocracy | |title = [[File:Nooc.png]] Noocracy | ||
|image = noocracyball3.png | |image = noocracyball3.png | ||
|caption = | |caption =|aliases =|alignments = [[File:Nonquadrant.png]] [[NonQuad]] <br> | ||
|aliases = | [[File:Monarch.png]] [[:Category:Monarchists|Monarchists]] | ||
|alignments = [[File:Nonquadrant.png]] [[NonQuad]] | |influences = [[File:Arist.png]] [[Aristocracy]] <br> | ||
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[[File:Arist.png]] [[Aristocracy]] <br> | |||
[[File:Merit.png]] [[Meritocracy]] | [[File:Merit.png]] [[Meritocracy]] | ||
|influenced = | |influenced = [[File:Cosmic.png]] [[Cosmicism]] <br> | ||
[[File:Cosmic.png]] [[Cosmicism]] <br> | [[File:Scientocracy Small.png]] [[Scientocracy]] <br> | ||
[[File: | [[File:Technocracy.png]] [[Technocracy]] | ||
[[File: | |song =|founder = Plato, Athens, 375 | ||
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|founder = Plato, Athens, 375 | |||
|likes = Knowledge <br> Philosophy <br> Feelings of intellectual superiority | |likes = Knowledge <br> Philosophy <br> Feelings of intellectual superiority | ||
|dislikes = Democracy <br> People making dumb decisions <br> Poor color schemes | |dislikes = Democracy <br> People making dumb decisions <br> Poor color schemes}} | ||
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'''Noocracy''' ('<nowiki/>'''rule of the wise'<nowiki/>''') also called '''epistocracy''' ('<nowiki/>'''rule of the knowledgeable'''')<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/epistocracy Epistocracy], Wiktionary</ref><ref>[https://www.bookforum.com/print/2303/-16504 Votes of No Confidence] by Jerediah Purdy</ref> is a system of government within which authority is delegated to people based on their knowledge, those people traditionally being philosopher. The concept has it's origins in Ancient Greek philosophy and the concept of 'The Philosopher [[Monarchism|King]]'. A notable example of a noocracy was the [[Caesarism|Roman Empire]] during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who contributed towards the philosophy of Stoicism. | '''Noocracy''' ('<nowiki/>'''rule of the wise'<nowiki/>''') also called '''epistocracy''' ('<nowiki/>'''rule of the knowledgeable'''')<ref>[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/epistocracy Epistocracy], Wiktionary</ref><ref>[https://www.bookforum.com/print/2303/-16504 Votes of No Confidence] by Jerediah Purdy</ref> is a system of government within which authority is delegated to people based on their knowledge, those people traditionally being philosopher. The concept has it's origins in Ancient Greek philosophy and the concept of 'The Philosopher [[Monarchism|King]]'. A notable example of a noocracy was the [[Caesarism|Roman Empire]] during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who contributed towards the philosophy of Stoicism. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== How to Draw == | == How to Draw == | ||
{{Flag|Noocratnew_flag.svg}} | {{Flag|Noocratnew_flag.svg}} | ||
#Fill | #Draw a ball, | ||
# | #Fill it with yellow, | ||
# | #In the centre of the ball, in grey, draw a circle with a space on its bottom connected to two vertical lines on its upper half, | ||
#Below this shape, again in grey, draw the same shape but inverted on its bottom half, | |||
{{Flag- | #Add the eyes, and you're done! | ||
| | {{Flag-auto | ||
|c1 = Yellow|h1 = #EAC313 | |||
}} | |c2 = Grey|h2 = #333333}} | ||
== Relationships == | == Relationships == | ||
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*[[File:Abmon.png]] [[Absolute Monarchism]] - The system my philosopher kings use. | *[[File:Abmon.png]] [[Absolute Monarchism]] - The system my philosopher kings use. | ||
*[[File:Enlightmon.png]] [[Enlightened Absolutism]] - A benevolent monarch seems like a good idea. | *[[File:Enlightmon.png]] [[Enlightened Absolutism]] - A benevolent monarch seems like a good idea. | ||
=== Frenemies === | === Frenemies === | ||
*[[File:Ingsocf.png]] [[Ingsoc]] - I think you took the "the average citizen can't make the right decision" idea too far. | *[[File:Ingsocf.png]] [[Ingsoc]] - I think you took the "the average citizen can't make the right decision" idea too far. | ||
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*[https://ryanfb.github.io/loebolus-data/L237.pdf The Republic] by Plato | *[https://ryanfb.github.io/loebolus-data/L237.pdf The Republic] by Plato | ||
*[https://1lib.uk/book/2835385/005233 Against Democracy] by Jason Brennan | *[https://1lib.uk/book/2835385/005233 Against Democracy] by Jason Brennan | ||
=== Wikipedia === | === Wikipedia === | ||
*[[Wp:Noocracy|Noocracy]] | *[[Wp:Noocracy|Noocracy]] | ||
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*[[Wp:Geniocracy|Geniocracy]] | *[[Wp:Geniocracy|Geniocracy]] | ||
*[[Wp:Noosphere|Noosphere]] | *[[Wp:Noosphere|Noosphere]] | ||
=== Citations === | |||
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== Gallery == | |||
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</gallery> | |||
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{{Monarch}} | {{Monarch}} | ||
[[Category:Pre-Enlightenment Ideologies]] | [[Category:Pre-Enlightenment Ideologies]] | ||
[[Category:Government Systems]] | [[Category:Government Systems]] | ||
Revision as of 12:25, 20 March 2021
Noocracy ('rule of the wise') also called epistocracy ('rule of the knowledgeable')[1][2] is a system of government within which authority is delegated to people based on their knowledge, those people traditionally being philosopher. The concept has it's origins in Ancient Greek philosophy and the concept of 'The Philosopher King'. A notable example of a noocracy was the Roman Empire during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who contributed towards the philosophy of Stoicism.
History
The first attempt to implement Noocracy was Pythagoras' city of the wise that he planned to build in Italy together with his followers. Another example of Noocracy is philosopher kings, examples of philosopher kings are Dion of Syracuse, Marcus Aurelius, Khosrow I, and Matthias Corvinus.
Beliefs
Noocracy believes in a system of governance where decision making is in the hands of philosophers, these philosophers could be philosopher kings. Philosopher kings are rulers who possesses both a love of wisdom, as well as intelligence, reliability, and a willingness to live a simple life. Noocracy also criticize democracy for the irrationality of voters and that the average voter doesn't have the necessary knowledge to decide on means to achieve their political aims.
Personality and Behavior
- They usually represent whatever philosopher you want to represent in your comic,
- They love to read works on philosophy,
- They despise the Roman emperor Commodus.
How to Draw
- Draw a ball,
- Fill it with yellow,
- In the centre of the ball, in grey, draw a circle with a space on its bottom connected to two vertical lines on its upper half,
- Below this shape, again in grey, draw the same shape but inverted on its bottom half,
- Add the eyes, and you're done!
| Color Name | HEX | RGB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | #EAC313 | 234, 195, 19 | |
| Grey | #333333 | 51, 51, 51 | |
Relationships
Friends
Technocracy - My beloved child and heir.
Transhumanism - Can be used to make people wiser.
Absolute Monarchism - The system my philosopher kings use.
Enlightened Absolutism - A benevolent monarch seems like a good idea.
Frenemies
Ingsoc - I think you took the "the average citizen can't make the right decision" idea too far.
Aristocracy - They're pompous and foolish, but they do have the right idea about who shouldn't rule.
Cyberocracy - They're smart, but too unwise to actually hold power. They need to grow older and gain more experience before they are a worthy heir.
Cosmicism - You are wise my child and filled with such a desire for philosophy and progress but you are filled with so much dread.
Enemies
Democracy - I find your system too flawed to be sufficient for the people.
Kakistocracy - By what basis do you believe the mentally daft to be just rulers of a state?
Senatorialism - Eldritch abomination. Conceptual impossibility. Your very existence violates the laws etched into the universe.
Ochlocracy - Your system is an abomination.
Further Information
Literature
- The Republic by Plato
- Against Democracy by Jason Brennan
Wikipedia
Citations
- ↑ Epistocracy, Wiktionary
- ↑ Votes of No Confidence by Jerediah Purdy