Topic: Blockchain Voting

3 chapters across the catalog

Killing Mink
Episode 1292 24:13 - 27:19

1292: Killing Mink

Transition from Mail-In Ballots to Internet and Blockchain Voting

The current mail-in ballot system is characterized as a "fiasco" that will be used to justify a transition to internet-based or blockchain voting. While blockchain offers an open ledger, concerns are raised about the potential for coercion and tech company manipulation of digital votes. Reference is made to Dr. Robert Epstein's congressional testimony regarding the influence of search engines on voter behavior.

DE-ISIS
Episode 1026 1:53:48 - 2:02:03

1026: DE-ISIS

Tim Draper, California Three-State Split Proposal

Venture capitalist Tim Draper is promoting the "Cal 3" initiative to split California into three separate states, arguing the current state is unmanageable. During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Draper suggested that "the blockchain is changing everything" regarding governance and voting. Critics express concern that blockchain-based online voting would be ripe for corruption and could lead to the "forking" of democratic results.

Don's Dentures
Episode 988 1:25:15 - 1:29:35

988: Don's Dentures

One Global Democracy, Blockchain Voting Concepts

The organization "One Global Democracy" advocates for a world without borders, utilizing blockchain technology for secure online voting. Former politician Peter Sherman promotes a "liquid democracy" model where citizens can vote directly on policy via digital ledgers. Critics argue that electronic voting lacks the security and secrecy of physical paper ballots and could lead to a "New World Order" digital identity system.