Technocracy prioritizes rule by credentialed experts and data-driven policy, while populism champions the will of the common people against a perceived elite. Their clash defines modern governance, fueling debates over who holds legitimate authority. Used by politicians to frame elections, it benefits those who control the narrative—either insulating policies from public opinion or rallying mass support against institutional expertise.
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