“There will be no end to the troubles of states, or of humanity itself, till philosophers become kings in this world.” Plato (429?–347 B.C.E.)
“Plato is, by any reckoning, one of the most dazzling writers in the Western literary tradition and one of the most penetrating, wide-ranging, and influential authors in the history of philosophy” Quoted from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
So how are we doing in finding a philosopher king? Well, so far we have liars, sycophants, narcissistic megalomaniacs, egomaniacal sociopaths, charlatan doctors and shyster lawyers; you know, the 99% of scumbags that make it tough on the 1% of honest politicians.
There are some philosophers available for draft. My three top choices: Oprah, Neil deGrasse Tyson or Pee-Wee Herman (he can really take matters in his own hands!).
Any other suggestions?