>>13505347>diametrically opposite scientific goalsGo with the utilitarian approach. Figure out a single utility number for the entire society, maximize it. It should also take into account short and long term goals. I wouldn't be surprised if some variations of "achieve short goal A first to keep dumb people happy and work towards long term goal B" is the optimal policy.
>Also technocracy is incompatible with democracyDemocracy should be scrapped. I also consider technocratic democracy where scientists from every fields vote for policy, stupid.