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Beneath the surface of the COVID crisis, a significant power grab took place. Governments and powerful corporations used the fear generated by the pandemic as a tool to extend their control. The public has endured feelings of helplessness as they confronted authorities wielding power without regard for individual rights or interests. This erosion of trust in institutions has created deep divides between individuals and their government, with long-term consequences for civic engagement and social cohesion.