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I LOVE reading science fiction and fantasy! And there are some very intriguing societies and political systems that have been proposed by these very creative authors.
In my over 50 years of reading 5-10 books a week, here are my favorite political systems from scifi and fantasy I think we should steal and implement here on Home Earth.
Post in the comments below what you think of my picks, if you have read any of these and if there are any I've missed.
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7. UNITED FEDERATION OF
PLANETS: KEY BENEFITS
Racism largely eliminated –
many alien races working
together
Hunger and poverty gone
(easier with replicators)
Money is not the central focus
Guarantees sentient rights
8. #5 VALDEMAR: VALDEMAR UNIVERSE
First book published in 1987
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Roughly 33 books in the series
10. VALDEMAR
“COMPANIONS”
Spirit creatures that take the
form of a white horse
ONLY choose to be with people
of good heart – these people
become “Heralds”
Heralds are a combination of
messengers, peace keepers,
diplomats, guards, soldiers and
even deal with civil disputes
ONLY royal heirs also chosen by
companions (heirs are also
Heralds) are eligible to assume
the throne
11. #4 FREEHOLD OF GRAINNE
Published 2004
Michael Z Williamson
12. FREEHOLD OF
GRAINNE SOCIETY
Libertarian society
Big on individual rights
Small government, small
taxation
True, free market society
Expects people to pull their
own weight
13. #3 CHIRONIANS: VOYAGE TO YESTERYEAR
Published in 1982
James P Hogan
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14. CHIRONIAN BACKGROUND:
COLONIZATION
Fearing Earth may not survive, early in 21st century an
automated probe is sent to a planet in Alpha Centauri
system
Included is a bank of human knowledge, genetic material
and robots to care for children created from genetic
materials
Probe reports back to Earth that they found a habitable
planet and that the first generation of children have been
raised successfully
Later, Earth loses contact
15. CHIRONIANS: 5
GENERATIONS LATER
New technology lets Earth send
manned colony ships. Each of
the surviving power blocs North
America, Europe and Asia send
a ship with the North American
ship due to arrive first.
The North American ship has a
authoritarian regime, religious
leaders, and a strong military
presence and assume they will
easily assume control of the
colony when they arrive…
16. CHIRONIAN SOCIETY
Upon arrival, the newcomers find a society of seemingly naïve people with no class system and no government
No money is in use – the factories easily turn out enough for everybody, so people just take and use what they
need. No accumulation of wealth
Chironians happily step aside if someone with more skill wants to do a task. They value competence
The Chironians ignore people who are blowhards or phoney – they only value what is real
The Chironians are charming, and politely interested in the newcomers but think the newcomers are all a little
uptight and cuckoo – especially those in charge
The North American authoritarian regime is confused – who is in charge? And if they take over, will anyone pay
attention to them?
But many of the passengers and military are finding the Chironian way of life to be very attractive…
17. #2 HEXIES ON
THARTHEE
2 book series, Saturnalia
(1986) and A Lion on Tharthee
(1987)
Grant Callin
18. HONORABLE MENTIONS
Beta Colony – Vorkosigan Series – Lois McMaster Bujold
Rescue Party – Arthur C Clarke, 1946
19. UNITED PLANETS COUNCIL
– FIRST SALIK WAR
Author: Jean Johnson
Released July 2015
The Winner!
20. UNITED PLANETS COUNCIL – FIRST SALIK WAR
Oath of office
Serve their constituents first
Approval levels can result in loss of political position
Sufficient authority to accomplish tasks
Have telepaths – but held to high ethical standards and ethics are tested regularly
Not bullied by other human or alien political systems
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Editor's Notes
My personal picks based on a lifetime of reading science fiction
Not meant to be an exhaustive review of ALL political systems science fiction
Not perfect – section 13
First and only fantasy on the list
Probably because most fantasy books are either set in the past (feudal systems) or in the present
Freehold tells the story of Kendra Pacelli, a young soldier who begins the book in the service of a world-dominant, authoritarian United Nations. Accused of a crime she did not commit, she flees Earth for the Freehold of Grainne where she struggles to adapt to the climate and culture of an ultra-libertarian planet. She eventually joins the Freehold military and fights in a war against a UN invasion.[17] Williamson has remarked that the main character is partially based on himself and his experience immigrating from the UK to Canada and the United States.[18]
Earth government quite corrupt
Welfare state
Sergeant Kendra Pacelli is innocent but is framed for missing weapons that are sold illegally
Freehold isn’t perfect, not all people are good
Not utopia