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A technocracy is a type of oligarchy and is compatible with democracy tho
A technocrats actually makes sense. But that isn't practical. People always at some point end up hiring their friends and putting people they know in positions of power. Nepotism and cronyism are just natural progressions, even when systems of governance start out with good intentions. Eventually someone always ruins it for everyone else.
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.