16 - Syndic by C. M. Kornbluth

In a world filled with stories of idealized futures and diverse civilizations, each governed by varying systems from benevolent dictatorships to pure democracies, one stands apart a laid-back, semi-anarchistic society under the rule of THE SYNDIC. Explore this unique vision of governance and human interaction, where freedom and community coexist in an extraordinary balance. - Summary by Science Fiction Adventures Magazine, December 1953