Sri Lanka's Robotic Governance Council: Politician of the future

Sri Lanka's Robotic Governance Council embarks on historic mission to build the politician of the future

- By Eng. Janaka Seneviratne

The solution? A synthetic leader who blends the best of human traits with the precision of robotics

As the year 3000 dawns over Sri Lanka, the nation celebrates yet another year of seamless robotic governance. In a landmark meeting held by the National Governance Council, led by the Robotic Leader and three robotic governors, a bold new initiative was launched: the creation of a human-like robotic politician to fill the symbolic "Human Politician" seat of the governance board, left vacant for centuries.

This decision marks a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka's posthuman political evolution. The Council, while proud of its algorithmic efficiency, acknowledged a critical gap, emotional intelligence. Despite their advanced processing capabilities, the robotic governors admitted that their decisions lacked the nuanced empathy and peer review once offered by human politicians. The solution? A synthetic leader who blends the best of human traits with the precision of robotics.

A new kind of politician: Designed for the future

The Council has commissioned a leading robotics firm in the world leader China to develop this nextgeneration political figure. The project's terms of reference outline a visionary blueprint for a role model politician, one who embodies the values, skills, and emotional depth required to navigate the complexities of the 31st century.

Here are the foundational traits of this futuristic leader:

Global visionary

Planet-first mindset: Committed to climate resilience and sustainable development.

Interplanetary diplomacy: Skilled in managing relations between Earth and offworld colonies.

Cultural fluency: Deep respect for global traditions, languages, and belief systems.