> But using tech to improve speed of policy should be a thing
I’m going to push back against this. What problem are you actually solving that requires technology? Some would argue policy making should be purposefully slow and intentional to better understand the effects of said policy.
The cost of governance is enormous, there is no need to make it even more complex than it is.
There are plenty of places that have really benefited from adopting technology solutions to governance problems effectively. The transparency in processes and policy can really strengthen democracy. It is especially critical in developing economies who cannot afford non tech solutions
India itself for example has pretty robust electronic voting system for the last two decades, and is able to run it pretty securely and effectively. The cost of an election would vastlymore and be more difficult to administer without e-voting. Not mention the opportunity for localized corruption paper voting presents.
The ability to know proposed laws and regulations before and after they are passed, or ability to file your taxes easily all be of immense benefit any community.
This isn't to say that there no challenges with tech there are plenty, however the response should not be luddite and shun all of it in policy making.
