Governance by people divides individuals into different classes, uniting some, ignoring others, and suppressing/exploiting some.
The rules of a society governed by people are not fixed, because as your relationship with someone changes, the input and output can change at any time. Therefore, cognitive society has a high requirement for an individual's computational power; those with low computational power or those who are further away from key nodes have no opportunity to progress.
Therefore, the optimal solution for a society governed by people is to try to get as close to key nodes as possible and to strengthen connections with those key nodes. For example, Gao Qiu was originally a social drifter who followed Su Dongpo, but after entering the Prince's palace, he became the chief football player and eventually the Minister of Defense of the Song Dynasty. (No sarcasm intended towards Harris, as Harris has his own abilities. 😂)
The rule of law (logically) is to create an algorithm that is consistent across the entire society; as long as you act according to the rules, you will not be wrong. Of course, the rule of law is divided into different levels, with the lowest being a fixed algorithm from the perspective of crime, and a higher level being algorithms related to wealth accumulation and personal fulfillment.
If capitalism is the optimal solution for the wealth accumulation algorithm, then perhaps the optimal solution for the power algorithm is the system of military merit and nobility: a great general must arise from the ranks, and a prime minister must originate from the local government.
Therefore, when comparing the algorithms of China and the United States, it cannot be done solely from the perspective of criminal law; two other comparisons must be made: the algorithms for wealth accumulation and the power algorithms.
For example, the algorithm for university admissions is still simpler and clearer than the college entrance examination. Western algorithms are too complex, with too much operational space, leading to severe corruption.
Of course, the wealth accumulation algorithm in the West is simpler, while the protection of private property and industry regulation in the East needs substantial improvement.
The power algorithms each have their advantages and disadvantages, but elections are not a good algorithm for individuals, to put it bluntly. Elections are essentially an algorithm that combines money and power.
Finally, there are the criminal algorithms targeting ordinary people. From the results, the advantages of the East are evident.
