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Adalan Ibrahim, chairman of the Sortition Democracy Party (Los-Demokratie-Partei), discusses his vision for fundamentally transforming Germany's political system by replacing elected parliaments with randomly selected citizen assemblies. The wide-ranging conversation covers the philosophical foundations of sortition, critiques of current representative democracy, practical implementation challenges, and deep disagreements about capitalism, power structures, and the nature of democracy itself.
Origins and Motivation of the Sortition Democracy Party
Ibrahim explains the founding of the Los-Demokratie-Partei in 2024 as a response to systemic failures in representative democracy. The party aims to introduce sortition—randomly selected citizen assemblies—as practiced in ancient Athens. Ibrahim frames this as the "last hope" for Germany, positioning his movement as a paradigm shift away from what he considers an aristocratic rather than democratic system. He emphasizes that the party intentionally operates hierarchically despite advocating for democratic reforms, acknowledging this paradox openly.
- The Los-Demokratie-Partei was founded in 2024 to establish sortition democracy in Germany
- The party claims to be 'the last hope' for Germany and potentially the world
- Sortition is the original form of democracy as practiced by ancient Greeks, involving randomly selecting citizens
- The party was officially registered in August 2024 after approximately four months of preparation
" Die letzte Hoffnung Deutschlands natürlich. "
" Wir gehen mit schlechten Beispielen voran. Nach der Devise, sei du selbst der Wandel, den du nicht in der Welt sehen willst. "
Personal Biography and Political Journey
Ibrahim shares his complex personal history, including being raised in an Iraqi-Kurdish household in Munich, discovering at age 19 that his biological father was actually a Bosnian Serb, and his journey through philosophy studies to social work. These experiences shaped his skepticism toward established institutions and his belief that fundamental system change is necessary. His background combining privilege (gymnasium education, university degree) with working-class reality informs his critique of both academic and political elites.
- Ibrahim was born in Munich in 1976 and raised believing his Iraqi-Kurdish stepfather was his biological father
- At age 19, he learned his biological father was actually a Bosnian Serb, causing an identity crisis
- He studied philosophy in Munich with a focus on Hegel's philosophy of law, completing his degree after 16 semesters
- Ibrahim worked as a coach for over 5,000 people before founding the party, giving him extensive contact with diverse social classes
" Ich bin ein klassischer ethischer Konsequenzialist à la cool. Wichtig ist, was hinten rauskommt. "
" Ich habe drei Therapien gemacht. Das war dann meine erste. "
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