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Understanding Technocracy and Political Concepts in Social Systems

This Q&A explores critical political concepts discussed in lectures, including the meaning of "technocracy" and its implications regarding bureaucratic knowledge. It delves into socialist systems, the role of interest groups in political institutions, and the validity of "symbolic politics" in social movements. The discussion addresses the involvement of selectorates in controlling communication channels, the distinction between mass and elite participation, and the significance of "exit, voice, or loyalty" options post-revolution. A comprehensive understanding of these terms is essential for analyzing modern political landscapes.

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Understanding Technocracy and Political Concepts in Social Systems

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  1. SOSC 152 Questions from students

  2. In lecture 4, I am not sure about the concept "technocracy", it means the " technical bureaucracy", what does this"technical" mean? Does it mean that the bureaucracy has the knowledge of politics or just the knowledge of other technical things? • Why in the socialist system, "destroying ballot" may be major election activity? • What is the concept of "interest group", can you give me an example? Are the interest group nessary be in a formal political institutions? Why it is illegitimate in socialist states? • What is "symbolic politics"? why the social movement is often involved in "mass protest"?

  3. In lecture 7, "all channels are controlled by selectorates". Is that true? Why isn't there a automatic system like an exam and decide who can become elite? • In lecture 6, the term "participation", does that mean the "mass" participation or the elite participation? or both? Because in Lecture 7, it says "participation as major way to articulate interest to elite". • In lecture 7, what does "exit,voice, or loyalty"--the three options from the market place refer to? • Why after revolution system modernizes, it need for more technical leaders?

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