> the mentality that the best way to rule is from a single summarized interpretation is both flawed and scary.

Very much agree. This reminded me of Project Cybersyn [1], an attempt by socialist Chile to build a central heavily-computerized room that would summarize their entire economy to a few men literally pushing the buttons. Complete with 70s aesthetics and Star Trek TOS feel.

[1] https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/project-cybersyn-chiles-r...