Testing, Tech, and Democracy

This chapter explores a proposed initiative for national testing amidst COVID-19, discussing its potential to safely reopen society through simple testing devices and voluntary quarantine. It contrasts the overlooked pandemic strategies with the rapid vaccine rollout, while critiquing the manipulative influence of tech giants like Google on public perception and electoral outcomes. Through historical examples and recent research, the chapter questions the integrity of democracy in the face of biased information distribution and its implications for fair elections.