information-blackout

In Chapter 21 of Infomocracy, Ken is enlisted to help Roz manually sort and verify election ballots after the voting system crashes, revealing the vulnerability of the decentralized micro-democracy system. Meanwhile, Mishima struggles with the communication blackout and the security challenges facing the Information office, reflecting on the possible causes and consequences of the attack. The chapter explores the personal and systemic impacts of the election disruption through Ken's growing obsession with the ballots and Mishima's anxious isolation.

In Chapter 31 of Infomocracy, Mishima struggles with exhaustion and suspicion after the election, scrutinizing Ken's actions and the chaotic aftermath of the Information blackout. Meanwhile, Ken investigates the political landscape and emerging threats, including a mysterious video implicating Mishima in alleged election malfeasance. Their conversation reveals ongoing tension and uncertainty about the election's legitimacy and the covert maneuvers of political factions.