Epistemocracy

An epistemocracy is an utopian type of society and government in which people of rank, including those holding political office, are those who possess epistemic humility—such persons are termed epistemocrats.Cite book |last= Taleb |first= Nassim Nicholas |authorlink= Nassim Nicholas Taleb |title= |chapter= Epistemocracy, a Dream |publisher= Random House |isbn= 978-1400063512 |pages= 190-192 |year= 2007 |accessdate= 2008-04-29]

The French writer Michel de Montaigne was a modern epistemocrat.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to assert authority on the basis of one's uncertainty. Since society demands knowledge, leaders who are assertive, even if they are incorrect, still gather people together.

ee also

*Skepticism
*Empiricism

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