Two Measures That should Be Implemented by the U.S. "Department of Government Efficiency"

Xuefeng

January 20, 2025

Conventionally, in a stable environment, government agencies tend to grow increasingly bloated and inefficient. Governments consume social resources and wealth rather than create them. Government employees essentially live off taxpayers’ money. Originally intended to serve the public as service providers, governments have instead become the masters of the people. To put it bluntly, the people sustain a group of parasites with their lifeblood, yet these parasites end up controlling the people’s living conditions and environment.

The U.S. "Department of Government Efficiency" aims to solve this age-old dilemma.

One of the key figures leading this initiative is Elon Musk, the "Silicon Valley Iron Man" and the world’s richest individual. Reportedly, the staff of the "Department of Government Efficiency" do not receive salaries and instead fund their work entirely out of their own pockets.

I am not sure exactly how Musk and his team plan to enhance government efficiency, but I believe that implementing just the following two measures could dramatically improve government performance:

Measure One: Self-Funding for Government Employees

All individuals aspiring to work in government positions—from presidents and prime ministers to ministers and ordinary staff—should fund their own salaries without relying on taxpayer money. This would not only save significant public funds but also attract true societal elites to government roles. Even if efficiency does not improve, it would no longer matter, as the public would not be burdened with supporting these officials. Similarly, bloated government agencies would no longer pose an issue, as they would no longer drain taxpayer resources.

Measure Two: AI-Driven Government Operations

All government tasks should operate according to AI-designed programs, executed entirely by Optimus Prime robots. Government offices would have virtually no human employees; instead, all functions would be carried out by robots following precise program instructions. With this approach, government efficiency would rival ChatGPT's speed—tasks could be completed in mere seconds, achieving a level of efficiency so astonishing it would leave people in awe.

These are the two most direct and effective measures to improve government efficiency. Any other attempts or efforts to brainstorm solutions would be akin to trying to find clear water in a vat of soy sauce—nearly impossible.

Should either of these measures be implemented, human society would undergo a profound transformation. Humanity would step into a paradise-like way of life, and the quality of life for the people would become unimaginably delightful.