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The proposal for an "Office of Radical Transparency" emerged as a potential solution to the public's mistrust. This office would focus on opening up government institutions to rigorous scrutiny and validation by the public. The discussion indicated that documents and programs that ensure accountability—such as allowing cameras inside Fort Knox—would not only affirm what is being claimed but also welcome independent investigation.
Participants in the conversation expressed their belief that transparency should be a government standard, referring to practices observed in other countries, such as the Bank of England's approach to public access to information. The urgency for such measures is compounded by the present doubt in the institutions of power and governance.