Chips

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Chips

TB — 7/12/2007 2:33:42 AM (archived)

Basically, if it's a case of privacy, a chip of this type is on a level with a camera posted near you or at a doorway. Chips require a device quite close by to "read" them. There are no microchips capable of being read from a great distance to "track" somebody. Such a device would be about the size of a small cell phone, and require a power source.

A lot would depend on what the chip has on it for data. Most ID chips for pets have a simple number that can be used to contact their owners.

I seriously don't think this is an issue. Such chips will see far more use in things like inventory management and product security.

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Are you ready to be chipped THE MARK OF THE BEAST - Lindy - 7/11/2007 10:24:18 PM
- We already ARE chipped. - SDAI-Tech1 - 7/12/2007 8:30:29 PM
  - I've been reading people most of my life - Eri - 7/15/2007 4:58:57 PM
  - re: We already ARE chipped. - Eri - 7/15/2007 4:20:24 PM
  - re: We already ARE - Lindy - 7/14/2007 4:18:14 AM
  - An oldie but goodie. - REB - 7/13/2007 3:18:31 PM
  - It's all fun and games until someone sticks your soul into a Leyden jar... (n/t) - TB - 7/13/2007 6:16:17 AM
    - It's not so bad if they keep an eye on the humidity (n/t) - McFly - 7/16/2007 6:50:50 PM
      - And throw a treat snack in every now and then... - TB - 7/16/2007 11:28:48 PM
- 666 reasons for concern - Robert - 7/12/2007 5:53:21 PM
  - re: 666 reasons for concern - Lindy - 7/14/2007 4:21:13 AM
  - Good post - TB - 7/12/2007 6:33:47 PM
  - re: 666 reasons for concern - Daniel - 7/12/2007 6:15:19 PM
- Just curious...why don't you mind having a Social Security number? - TB - 7/11/2007 11:29:57 PM
  - Did all the Libertarians migrate to the Democratic party? (n/t) - alcaray - 7/12/2007 4:52:09 AM
    - Libertarians in the Democratic Party? Hah. - TB - 7/12/2007 6:29:57 AM
      - As usuall, gross generalizations are dead wrong - Eri - 7/15/2007 4:41:12 PM
        
        All of them? (n/t) - TB - 7/15/2007 9:13:11 PM
        
        Seriously, the truth is probably the exact opposite. - TB - 7/15/2007 9:20:08 PM
      - There are RFID sensors sprouting everywhere. - alcaray - 7/12/2007 5:12:04 PM
        
        re: There are RFID sensors sprouting everywhere. - Fox - 7/13/2007 12:27:02 AM
        
        Interesting - Jody - 7/16/2007 2:17:14 PM
        
        re: There are RFID sensors sprouting everywhere. - Lindy - 7/14/2007 4:34:16 AM
        
        Babies are the purest thing on earth - Jody - 7/16/2007 2:18:41 PM
        
        We are already fingerprinting our children - Jody - 7/16/2007 2:23:39 PM
        
        I'm an agnostic and I suspect Revelations is, err... fanciful. - alcaray - 7/13/2007 5:21:01 AM
  - "there is little that the chip would do that has not already been common practice for years. " - Lindy - 7/12/2007 2:08:54 AM
    - Completely painless - FrankC - 7/12/2007 4:09:59 AM
    - Chips - TB - 7/12/2007 2:33:42 AM
      - Currently, that is true. Likely not true in 10 years. (n/t) - alcaray - 7/12/2007 4:51:08 AM
        
        Maybe. Not easy, though. - TB - 7/12/2007 6:44:55 AM
        
        The chips need not broadcast far if the sensors are everywhere. (n/t) - alcaray - 7/12/2007 5:13:02 PM
        
        Do I have to spell it out? Don't get the damn chip! - TB - 7/12/2007 5:19:58 PM
        
        You might already be carrying one. (n/t) - alcaray - 7/13/2007 5:23:17 AM
        
        Really? Where? - TB - 7/13/2007 10:28:02 PM
        
        re: Really? Where? - alcaray - 7/14/2007 6:00:36 PM
        
        I'm trying to figure out what your problem is with this. - TB - 7/14/2007 11:04:31 PM
        
        We fast approach the time when a corporation, or the government, or possibly a private citizen will be able to tell our whereabouts with the push of a button. - alcaray - 7/15/2007 1:00:40 AM
        
        re: We fast approach the time when a corporation, or the government, or possibly a private citizen will be able to tell our whereabouts with the push of a button. - TB - 7/15/2007 2:08:32 AM
        
        I agree, Tom - Jody - 7/16/2007 2:51:59 PM
        
        I saw a special on TV awhile back... - Jody - 7/16/2007 2:58:30 PM
      - re: Chips - Lindy - 7/12/2007 2:35:46 AM
        
        Wouldn't stay put. - TB - 7/12/2007 2:50:34 AM
  - re: Just curious...seems that she does mind. - Marcia - 7/11/2007 11:57:48 PM
    - Not you too Marcia! - Lindy - 7/12/2007 2:37:28 AM
      - Do you believe the book of Revelations? (n/t) - alcaray - 7/12/2007 4:53:20 AM
        
        Not really - Lindy - 7/12/2007 1:18:00 PM
      - re: Not you too Marcia! - Marcia - 7/12/2007 4:33:12 AM

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