No single Mind has dictatorial authority over the Culture though. I could see an argument for it being oligarchal or even a caste society. But I’m not following your reasoning on the enlightened dictatorship part. Could you elaborate?
The Minds do most of the work of controlling things. This is mostly administrative tasks. If they wanted to dominate, they’re in a position to easily take over, but they have no wish to do so.
No single Mind has dictatorial authority over the Culture though. I could see an argument for it being oligarchal or even a caste society. But I’m not following your reasoning on the enlightened dictatorship part. Could you elaborate?
The Minds do most of the work of controlling things. This is mostly administrative tasks. If they wanted to dominate, they’re in a position to easily take over, but they have no wish to do so.