Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

Such an optimization, if largely adopted, may create zoned clusters, "administrative/geographic areas were a given category of population is over-represented".

This will boost any pertinent local commercial activity (and, reciprocally, dumb down anything not pertinent), the zone will become even more attractive to this population category, and so on...

This population category will gain influence, and vote local laws in favor among its members, boosting the feedback loop.



This theory is often called "the Big Sort".

In abstract, allowing people to move to places where the government and work more closely matches their personal values and skillsets seems like a good way to increase everyone's satisfaction. In practice I'm not sure.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: