Maybe I have that mixed up with a different series, but in a way I support the notion when it comes to elections.
It is much easier to falsify computer data than it is to produce actual ballots.
I couldn’t’t agree more. As an electrician that works with PLC’s and computer networks every day, I would trust a paper ballot cast into a taped-up empty beer case with a slot cut into it than any electronic device. It would take only ONE rotten apple and the whole country would be screwed...
“As I recall, in Azimov’s future (Foundation Series) computers were banned.”
Dune, I think, which is why there were mentats.