Once we colonize Mars, how should governance work?

“The Martians will decide how they are ruled. I recommend direct, rather than representative, democracy. Uncrewed Starships landing on Mars in ~2 years, perhaps with crewed versions passing near Mars, and crewed Starships heading there in ~4 years are all possible.”

— Elon Musk, 29 December 2024 · Post on X ↗