Society and the state: information and communication technologies to overcome the "crisis of trust" in the context of the pandemic

The article analyzes the process of interaction between the state and society in the context of the development of digital technologies against the background of an emergency situation related to the spread of coronavirus. The article reveals the causes of the crisis of trust in the interaction of social and political institutions that is characteristic of modern society. The most important role of information and communication technologies in the conditions associated with the need for operational management of information flows to prevent political destabilization is shown. The author substantiates the idea that in the face of the threat of a pandemic, society is ready to review some of the guidelines related to the protection of civil liberties and accept new restrictions in exchange for a more effective state policy to ensure the safety of life and health.