What's the political leaning of this movement? Isn't this what's important?

I'd hope they will attempt to establish evidence-based policies.

That's so radical these days that it is not on any political spectrum.

I agree, but there needs to be a moral (political?) framework. What are we trying to achieve morally? And that's separate from science I think.

That’s true. You can’t just build the government based on economic efficiency.

They are trying to achieve non-corruption. It was the leading message of the Student List

Is it? What does that one dimensional measure even mean in today's world?

It's not a one dimensional measure, whereas academic status is.