Would you barcode your baby?
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Would you barcode your baby?“I would insist on every individual having a unique ID permanently attached — a barcode if you will — an implanted chip to provide an easy, fast inexpensive way to identify individuals,” - Science fiction author Elizabeth Moon
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She does scifi? I've only ever seen fantasy books by her.
At first glance I'm opposed to this, it means a single database holding everyone's ID. Then the NHS, police database and so on would probably link to this table. I'm worried about security and setting up a system conductive to an overlordish government.
Also. Fall over and break this chip and you're in a load of trouble. A strong electric/magnetic field would do the same.
This was posted from The Student Room's Android App on my E15iLast edited by A.J10; 02-06-2012 at 16:54.
