The article discusses the increasing integration of digital technologies into everyday life and the necessity for openness and verifiability in these systems to ensure trust and mitigate risks. It highlights the implications of unequal access to technology, particularly in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, and emphasizes the importance of transparent processes in both biotech and digital infrastructures to prevent monopolistic control and enhance safety. The potential benefits and significant risks associated with technologies, including brain-computer interfaces, are also explored.