Brave Browser's AI sumerizes the Iron Law of Oligarchy:

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AI:  The Iron Law of Oligarchy is a political theory first developed by Robert Michels in his 1911 book Political Parties. It asserts that rule by an elite, or oligarchy, is inevitable as an “iron law” within any democratic organization as part of the “tactical and technical necessities” of the organization.


This theory suggests that as organizations grow and become more complex, they inevitably become controlled by a small group of individuals who possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and power to make decisions. This group, often referred to as the “oligarchy,” is characterized by its ability to manipulate and control the organization for its own benefit, often at the expense of the majority.


The Iron Law of Oligarchy has been applied to various types of organizations, including political parties, trade unions, and corporations. Critics of the theory argue that it exaggerates the extent of leader control and that the trend towards oligarchy is reversible. However, proponents of the theory argue that it is a fundamental aspect of human nature and that it is inevitable that power will be concentrated in the hands of a few individuals.

Some key points to consider:

  • The Iron Law of Oligarchy suggests that as organizations grow, they become more bureaucratic and less democratic.
  • The theory argues that this is due to the “tactical and technical necessities” of the organization, which require a small group of individuals to make decisions.
  • The oligarchy is characterized by its ability to manipulate and control the organization for its own benefit.
  • The theory has been applied to various types of organizations, including political parties, trade unions, and corporations.
  • Critics of the theory argue that it exaggerates the extent of leader control and that the trend towards oligarchy is reversible.

What do critics of the Iron Law of Oligarchy offer as criticism?

AI: Critics of the Iron Law of Oligarchy argue that power does not necessarily corrupt the leadership of organizations, and that the structure of organizations can check leaders. Additionally, they point out that Michels does not outline the conditions under which his thesis could be falsified nor a clear definition of what constitutes oligarchy.


Frankly I was expecting said critics to show where the Iron Law was less firmly in charge of political party progression, In fact, I do not believe that some rare occurrence of resistance to it's general thrust has been evidenced anywhere over any longer than one charismatic and iron fisted leader's term. Instances of such reversals have usually run up against the interests of US' Congress (an oligarchy defending its own privilege) with familiar effects as evidenced by all the murdered or deposed and banished by the colonial power's leaders. Salvador Allende, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, Amilcar Cabral, Patrice Lumumba, Thomas Sankara, et al. The list is long and some of the acts make barbarism as a term seem lacking.


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