Chip Implant, Mark of the beast???

Volchi · (#1 (**permalink**))

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4721175.stm

Interesting reading. There has beenmuchtalk on this since the terror attacks in London. As much as I am against this technology, It is the only solution to the current problem we are facing. It is already being used in Barcelona, where people use this method to pay for drinks. It would make our lives easier however, we would loose control of our identities. And the way things are now, I feel more people would want it introduced because of fear and security. Just want to know what is your views on this????

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4721175.stm

NomadaNare · (#2 (**permalink**))

Most people don't know enough about technology to know the kinds of things that can be put in a chip. I dont know if it's the mark fo the beast, but I will definitely tell you that I won't be getting one if I can help it. I don't trust any government enough to put anything strictly of federal business in my body that's not food or certain shots. Even then I am wary of those.

dexxtreme · (#3 (**permalink**))

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It would make our lives easier however, we would loose control of our identities. And the way things are now, I feel more people would want it introduced because of fear and security.

This is why it will be pushed as "a matter of convenience". If you tell someone that instead of having to pull out their ID badge, open their bags, and submit to a strip search every time they get on a plane, then people will go for it. ("I can bypass this line in security? Cool.") The government will also find a way to tie this into your finances. ("By holding my hand in front of this scanner I can buy food without having to carry around cash, checks, or ID? Cool.") It will also be tied into your health and insurance info. ("If I get into an accident the paramedics will know what medicines I'm allergic to, and the hospital will not have to waste any time with paperwork? Cool.") You might even use a scanner connected to your computer to log in. ("I don't have to remember 15 different passwords for email, online banking, paying my bills, etc.? Cool.")

huzzah1 · (#4 (**permalink**))

What happens if I chop off your arm, take the chip and steal your identity?

Backatya · (#5 (**permalink**))

So some of you would be happy to have a foreign object permanently implanted in your body which can monitor your every movement and allow some faceless overseer to know where you are at every moment of the day, not to mention the 'other' uses that may be applied to it (e.g. zap you when you refuse certain orders)? What? you think it is simply a way to pay for goods and services without producing an id card?........More fool you!

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dexxtreme · (#6 (**permalink**))

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What happens if I chop off your arm, take the chip and steal your identity?

I didn't say that the system was perfect.confused3

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So some of you would be happy to have a foreign object permanently implanted in your body which can monitor your every movement and allow some faceless overseer to know where you are at every moment of the day, not to mention the 'other' uses that may be applied to it (e.g. zap you when you refuse certain orders)? What? you think it is simply a way to pay for goods and services without producing an id card?........More fool you!

I also didn't say that I believed in it. I was just pointing out how they were going to promote it (and gain it's mass acceptance).

Backatya · (#7 (**permalink**))

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I also didn't say that I believed in it. I was just pointing out how they were going to promote it (and gain it's mass acceptance).

dexxtreme
By the way my point was not specifically aimed at you, it was general for anyone who may look at this policy idea and think it's a good thing to bring in.

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