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The discussion centers on the quest for an ideal government system that prioritizes science and knowledge while respecting religious freedoms. The author, a 15-year-old, explores various forms of government, concluding that while philosopher kings are theoretically appealing, practical implementations of communism and fascism have historically failed. The author suggests that a free market system may be the most effective in practice, raising questions about the possibility of an undemocratic government that avoids tyranny.

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  • Understanding of political theory concepts such as "philosopher king" and "tyranny."
  • Familiarity with historical implementations of communism and fascism.
  • Knowledge of economic systems, particularly free market principles.
  • Awareness of the relationship between governance and human nature.
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  • Research the philosophical foundations of "philosopher kings" in governance.
  • Examine case studies of failed communist and fascist states.
  • Investigate the principles of free market economics and their societal impacts.
  • Explore models of undemocratic governance that have successfully avoided tyranny.
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This discussion is beneficial for political theorists, students of governance, economists, and anyone interested in the intersection of government systems and human behavior.

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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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