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What about random-selection jury-style technocracy?
that doesn't sound like a technocracy or an oligarchy of any kind. that just sounds like direct democracy by lots, unless i am misunderstanding you.
Sortition is a good idea I think, I can't think of many downsides.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sortition
They could make a reality show out of it so the plebs were engaged in politics
A robust series of checks and balances would also help.