The purpose of the government is to serve the people, not "absolute power", unless you enjoy kings and fiefdoms.
replyYes, and how does it do that if random people without a democratic mandate can just hold power over some important resource to the point where they steer society itself?
replyThat's what is meant by "absolute power"
No, in a system of limited government, the government should not want absolute power. If it wants it, it should absolutely not get it.
replyMind you, I don't want the effective altruists to have the kind of power they seem to want, either...