The greatest system of government?

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The discussion revolves around the quest for an ideal government system that prioritizes science and knowledge while respecting religious freedoms. The concept of a philosopher king is considered, but the complexity of human nature presents challenges. The participant explores various government forms, noting that both dictatorship and democracy have inherent flaws, particularly the risk of tyranny in autocracy. Theoretical frameworks like communism and fascism are acknowledged for their potential effectiveness, but historical failures are highlighted, with fascism collapsing due to war and communism struggling with the transition to a workers' paradise. Ultimately, the participant suggests that a free market system may be the most practical approach, questioning how an undemocratic government could exist without descending into tyranny and what economic system would best complement it.
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For the past few years(i am 15) I have been working on a personal project where I am trying to find the most flawless form of government that is dedicated to science and knowledge that also takes into account religious freedoms.In theory it would be a philosopher king.But I found the project a little too much work. Considering I would have to take into account human nature.Dictatorship wouldn't work,same thing with democracy.But I had to take into account tyranny which autocracy derives from. I looked at nearly all government ideas I could get my hands on(overviews of it anyway). It seemed that in theory it was communism and fascism to work good(note it is not hitlerism or Mussolini or other dictators I take into account). In theory to very different ideas but in practice it seemed both failed.Fascism led to its own self destruction through war.And communism led to its failure in the state where a dictator has to transist it from its previous government into a workers paradise. free market system seemed to work the best in practice.Perhaps some sort of undemocratic capitalist nation.So tell me how is it possible to have an undemocratic government that does not lead to tyranny?and the best economic system that would go hand in hand?
 
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