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Suzi says
I can see that this could be really scary, however if you could have a medical chip implanted, it might be a lifesaver. For instance, if you have epilepsy and have a seizure, the chip could be scanned and treatment could be given quickly. The same goes for diabetes, a heart condition, etc. I wouldn’t suggest a chip for everyone, but just for those who should be wearing a medical alert bracelet, or those who actually want a chip.
Tina says
Oh, heck no!! Nobody is going to microchip me either!
Judith Brooks says
No, no, no. Big Brother is watching. And tracking. And recording. Feel the same way about the new “fingerprint” system for getting into the sports arenas. No, no, no.
Fred says
Barely have privacy as it is.
Suze says
Read a quote the other day..Stewart Brand he of the Whole Earth Catalog
” once a new technology rolls over you if you’re not the steamroller you’re part of the road”
Tom says
It is not good if your boss or your government puts the chip into you. BUT! If anybody wants his or her own chip, and takes own control, and uses it for own purposes, that might work out okay.
For instance, unlocking your own front door, starting your own car, paying for your own groceries, logging into favorite Heller blog…
Am I wrong?
Jims says
Doesn’t really matter wherever you go there is a camera on you. Lesson learned. Only pick your nose in your own home!! Since I retired and sit on my porch and watch cars go by you would be amazed at the nose pickers.
Tom says
Hee-hee-hee! Agreed! Just try to find a private place to park and make out with a girlfriend, nowadays. Nearly impossible.
Oldugly says
Had a chat with my Dr. a few weeks ago. Asked him about something I read in a study. (NOT on the internet.) He confirmed that studies show EVERYBODY (who has fingers that will reach) pick their nose. It is as much of the human condition as having to pee.
Working Dad says
Such subcutaneous chips offer absolutely zero advantage over traditional data transfer means such as scan cards, keyfob RFID, etc. There is literally zero valid reason for one of these employees to accept the chips. I think we need to take a deeper look into this company and the owner to better understand the Big Brother motivation involved here.
Andrew Heller says
They make the vending machine stuff is why
Working Dad says
My company vending “cantina” uses scan cards. They work great and require no subcutaneous chips!
Jim III says
Do not worry about the government planting to plant a micro chip into you.
At least not yet. There is a very good chance that at some point in time that the federal government will pass a law compelling every one to have a chip.
They may use the excuse that Suzi says about having your medical history on the chip. No one will be exempt from the chip, except for members of CONgress, (and I mean both political parties) their staff and other elite persons to be determined later.
Tom says
Hey! Wow! Do you notice? Both the humans and the trolls here on this blog agree that we do not want chips. Great! Let us build on this agreement. Please! I am sure we can agree on other issues.
Andrew Heller says
It’s weird. I’m a bit frightened by it. And yet millions happily give up details that compromise their privacy on Facebook and elsewhere.