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by jjdin14 2059 days ago
> these tests/lectures are defined by other humans

Are driving tests not designed by other humans? Drivers test writer could already design the tests in such a way that would have them favour certain groups. They ensure a minimum level of competency, which seems reasonable to expect from those who are voting or raising children.

> Next thing you know, you now have a handpicked elite eligible to vote

This seems like the slippery slope fallacy.

> not yet very universal in a few countries, US included

Who isn't allowed to vote?