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Is it possible to digitize bureaucracy up to the point where we can vote online?
This is something partially implemented in a European nation, Estonia.
Estonian bureaucracy is overall very efficient. 99% of public services are available online 24 hours a day without ever having to set foot outside the house.
In fact, it is estimated that 1400 years of working time per year are saved, making it an ideal environment in modern Europe for businesses and entrepreneurs.
Thanks to this ecosystem, Estonia has also achieved an unprecedented level of transparency in its government, and even voting has been computerized.
The service has been active since 2005 and is used by half the population, who are thus directly included in the guidance of their country.
This technology aims to speed up the counting of votes, reduce the cost of paying employees to count them manually, and can provide better accessibility for disabled voters. Results can also be published more quickly.
Voters save time and money and even produce fewer emissions by being able to vote regardless of their location. This increases overall voter turnout, which also helps reduce corruption.
The groups of citizens who benefit most from electronic elections are those living abroad, in…