Is Epistocracy Irrational?

Proponents of epistocracy worry that high levels voter ignorance can harm democracies. To combat such ignorance, they recommend allocating comparatively more political power to politically knowledgeable citizens. In response, some recent critics contend epistocratic institutions risk causing even harm, since much evidence from psychology indicates citizens are typically biased, less open-minded, and prone motivated reasoning about matters than their counterparts. If so, perhaps will perform worse epistemically corresponding democratic institutions. Call this 'the problem irrationality'. This paper argues the irrationality be overcome. First, I argue have overlooked several complications regarding psychological data claim shows rational. Second, appropriately designed could overcome if interpreted correctly. first explore whether refined selection mechanisms allow epistocrats avoid empowering rational citizens, before assessing prospects implementing only those with a solid track record reliable performance.