In Sweden, cash is almost extinct and people implant microchips in their hands to pay for things

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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,327
    rgambs said:
    23scidoo said:
    1984
    We are already there though...
    This is what I find odd about the RFID implant chip backlash, that people who willingly carry an advanced mobile computer on their person at all times are concerned about a chip that has 1/10,000th the capability because it's a quarter inch under the skin.
    It's less permanent than a tattoo!
    Difference is that I can leave my phone at home if I choose.  Good luck to anyone who chooses to get implanted before their government goes south. 

    Also, most people I know that have gotten tattoos end up regretting it. 
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Jason P said:
    rgambs said:
    23scidoo said:
    1984
    We are already there though...
    This is what I find odd about the RFID implant chip backlash, that people who willingly carry an advanced mobile computer on their person at all times are concerned about a chip that has 1/10,000th the capability because it's a quarter inch under the skin.
    It's less permanent than a tattoo!
    Difference is that I can leave my phone at home if I choose.  Good luck to anyone who chooses to get implanted before their government goes south. 

    Also, most people I know that have gotten tattoos end up regretting it. 
    What nefarious thing do you think that the government can do with these RFID chips, as they are now?

    You must know a lot of people choosing bad tattoos ;). Most people I know with tattoos love them. 

    The RFID chips are just subcutaneous. If need be, you could even remove it yourself. 


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  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,913
    oftenreading said:
    I find the idea of a cashless society pretty interesting, 
    But what about hookers, drug dealers and bookies?

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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,526
    23scidoo said:
    1984
    Best year to be born.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Poncier said:
    oftenreading said:
    I find the idea of a cashless society pretty interesting, 
    But what about hookers, drug dealers and bookies?

    Evolve or die, buddy.

    I think they all use bitcoin now anyway. 
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    Jason P said:
    rgambs said:
    23scidoo said:
    1984
    We are already there though...
    This is what I find odd about the RFID implant chip backlash, that people who willingly carry an advanced mobile computer on their person at all times are concerned about a chip that has 1/10,000th the capability because it's a quarter inch under the skin.
    It's less permanent than a tattoo!
    Difference is that I can leave my phone at home if I choose.  Good luck to anyone who chooses to get implanted before their government goes south. 

    Also, most people I know that have gotten tattoos end up regretting it. 
    But, statistically speaking, you never do.

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  • OffSheGoes35
    OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,517
    edited December 2018
    oftenreading said:
    Poncier said:
    oftenreading said:
    I find the idea of a cashless society pretty interesting, 
    But what about hookers, drug dealers and bookies?

    Evolve or die, buddy.

    I think they all use bitcoin now anyway. 
    Does bitcoin have a "make it rain" function? ;)

    Edit: I'm just gonna sneak in here and add a nice little emoticon before oftenreading cuts me with her razor sharp wit. 
    Post edited by OffSheGoes35 on
  • SmallestOceans
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    oftenreading said:
    Poncier said:
    oftenreading said:
    I find the idea of a cashless society pretty interesting, 
    But what about hookers, drug dealers and bookies?

    Evolve or die, buddy.

    I think they all use bitcoin now anyway. 
    Does bitcoin have a "make it rain" function? ;)

    Edit: I'm just gonna sneak in here and add a nice little emoticon before oftenreading cuts me with her razor sharp wit. 
    Right now bitcoin is featuring a “make it all go down the drain” function. 
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  • OffSheGoes35
    OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,517
    oftenreading said:
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    oftenreading said:
    Poncier said:
    oftenreading said:
    I find the idea of a cashless society pretty interesting, 
    But what about hookers, drug dealers and bookies?

    Evolve or die, buddy.

    I think they all use bitcoin now anyway. 
    Does bitcoin have a "make it rain" function? ;)

    Edit: I'm just gonna sneak in here and add a nice little emoticon before oftenreading cuts me with her razor sharp wit. 
    Right now bitcoin is featuring a “make it all go down the drain” function. 
    In that case, I think we should all bow our heads and observe a moment of silence for unsung.
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,053
    SmallestOceans said:
    https://youtu.be/WLvolXfU9GY
    This..
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,526
    SmallestOceans said:
    https://youtu.be/WLvolXfU9GY
    This is like 75% of the fans when it comes to Pearl Jam. 

    Haha.
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • OffSheGoes35
    OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,517
    Just out of curiosity, are there any women here who like the movie Scarface? I've only ever known of men liking that movie.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,665
    No way in hell!
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    Just out of curiosity, are there any women here who like the movie Scarface? I've only ever known of men liking that movie.
    I'm a man, and Scarface sucks!

    It's one of the worst films ever made. Not one element of it is good--acting, directing, writing, cinematography, art direction, set design, costume design, music; it's all over-the-top terrible! I feel like someone slapped me in the face with a brick for three hours after I watched it just to make sure that I got the point to a rather pointless endeavor.
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  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,526
    Never been a fan of Scarface either really. But it's been a long time since I've seen it now.

    De Palma is a hit-and-misser
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • OffSheGoes35
    OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,517
    Probably should do an anonymous poll for that question . =)
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    dankind said:
    OffSheGoes35 said:
    Just out of curiosity, are there any women here who like the movie Scarface? I've only ever known of men liking that movie.
    I'm a man, and Scarface sucks!

    It's one of the worst films ever made. Not one element of it is good--acting, directing, writing, cinematography, art direction, set design, costume design, music; it's all over-the-top terrible! I feel like someone slapped me in the face with a brick for three hours after I watched it just to make sure that I got the point to a rather pointless endeavor.
    What an awesome description of watching that movie.  I could not agree more!
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  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    I want my 10c membership number implanted in my arm.
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,665
    Thoughts_Arrive said:
    I want my 10c membership number implanted in my arm.
    Yeah, then they could download the annual single right into your arm.  Analog member will have to have 7" circular vinyl implants, probably in the torso region. 
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

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