Democratic Processes: Recap

This lecture covers various topics related to democratic processes, including election methods, smart contracts, liquid democracy, market-based mechanisms, randomness, sybils, anonymity, identity, polarization, e-voting, and technologies for a democratic society. It explores the reasons for gathering collective 'will', how preferences are expressed, and the properties needed for running an election. Additionally, it delves into the concepts of smart contracts, DAOs, liquid democracy, market-based mechanisms, randomness in decision-making, identity verification, and the challenges of e-voting. The lecture also discusses the importance of anonymity, the risks associated with technology in voting, and the impact of online trust and reputation on democratic processes.