Institutions that make use of the voice of reason as an enhancement on top of the voice of power include: Religion: A system of belief that includes faithful membership as a criterion for spiritual reward. May resort to violent extremism if reason fails. Democracy: A system of government wherein citizens exercise power by voting and benefit from an agreement to follow the rules of citizenship. May resort to revolution if reason fails. Capitalism: An economic and political system wherein everything is traded for money and valued by its price. May resort to sanctions, buyouts, lobbying,
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