TFA just explained why this is not a "surefire" way.
Not to mention that the last 40 years not much progress has been made in this direction (if any).
Also: the other proposition also helps putting a better government in place. The "technological" solution, even if it worked, it would only solve the very specific problem of privacy. Not the much more important problem of a government that betrayed the trust of the people.
Not the much more important problem of a government that betrayed the trust of the people.
We've built a system that makes sure liars and demagogues get into office. Until people are on board with putting an end to such a system of elections, the only way to change the political landscape will be to circumvent it.
Not to mention that the last 40 years not much progress has been made in this direction (if any).
Also: the other proposition also helps putting a better government in place. The "technological" solution, even if it worked, it would only solve the very specific problem of privacy. Not the much more important problem of a government that betrayed the trust of the people.