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(Coined by Nickle) A sociological condition describing a society governed by actors for an audience of fans, where value is derived from performance rather than utility, truth, or competence. In a Performocracy, the line between living and performing dissolves. Citizens prioritize "optics" over "experience," and leaders are chosen based on entertainment value rather than administrative skill. It is a system where the villain gets the most screen time, and boring competence is punished by the algorithm. (Footnote: Current State of Democracy in the United States of America)
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