Democracy...

Let's face it - all people are not equal in abilities - this is a self-evident truth. As I understand it most human traits are distributed on a bell curve. This suggests that a truly democratic regime (if one has ever existed!) would be hampered by the ignorance of it's electorate and also that the mainstream economical concept of "homo economicus" - the rational consumer, is a dangerous fallacy. So maybe an non-hereditary aristocracy run as a meritocracy would produce the best society. It would make sense to regulate markets to achieve social goals. It would could also include social structures which appeal to both sexes. Men need to form bonds with other man and pursue individualistic excellence where failure and success is entirely possible and where they can earn respect - the economic system should facilitate this. Women need to feel safe and enjoy community as well as being able to have access to men then can look up to. Individuals of any race and gender that differ from the norm should to be able to find niches where they can thrive. I imagine the egalitarianism is essentially a feminine ideal whereas hierachical stratification is a male one, which hints that socialism may enjoy more female support and capitalism (in it's uncorrupted corporate form) may enjoy more male support. The ideal society would harness it's citizen's abilities in a win-win situation whereby both the state and the citizen's were enriched by the exchange...