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FEW_BTC 7 months ago
... digital id is not a game... the sooner you understand its ramifications for you and your family the better... you will lose friends and family over it if you choose not to participate... it will be very hard... best of luck to you. #afewthoughts View quoted note →

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This (and future related incursions) will have a winnowing effect when it does get rolled out.. "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it"
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S!ayer @s!ayer 7 months ago
What is this shit? You literally have a social security number or ID number. It's literally just paperback. This is the most dumbass argument ever. Did you turn into a barcode when you got your driver's licence? 😂 It's called identification number for a reason John Doe.
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S!ayer @s!ayer 7 months ago
Bro you can't enter through passport control without a passport. What gate you talking about? Most gates require an entry card, even some libraries. My god what are we going to do!
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S!ayer @s!ayer 7 months ago
This is retarded thinking ngl What's the difference between paperback and digital? For a bunch of people on Nostr using nsec and digital infrastructure, you people still want to use papers? What am I missing here?
What you are missing is that the digital ID will be attached to your biometric data, stored in a centralized database and paired with a CBDC, with your entire life visible at the click of a button. Think Altman's world coin
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S!ayer @s!ayer 7 months ago
On what? This is literally just a digital version of your ID card. If they can do it digitally, what's stopping them from doing it now? Where's the critical thinking here?
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FEW_BTC 7 months ago
some of the negative consequences associated with digital id... Digital ID systems, while offering numerous benefits such as convenience and efficiency, also come with several potential negative consequences: Privacy Concerns: One of the primary concerns is the potential invasion of privacy. Digital ID systems often collect and store vast amounts of personal data, which can be vulnerable to breaches or misuse. This data can include sensitive information such as biometric data, financial details, and personal identifiers. Surveillance and Control: Governments or organizations with access to digital ID data can potentially use it for surveillance purposes. This can lead to increased control over individuals, potentially restricting freedoms and enabling authoritarian practices. Exclusion and Digital Divide: Not everyone has equal access to technology. Those without access to the necessary devices or internet connectivity may be excluded from essential services that require a digital ID, exacerbating the digital divide. Data Breaches and Identity Theft: Storing sensitive information digitally increases the risk of data breaches. If a digital ID system is compromised, it could lead to widespread identity theft and fraud, affecting millions of individuals. Dependence on Technology: Over-reliance on digital ID systems can create vulnerabilities. Technical failures, power outages, or cyberattacks can disrupt access to essential services, causing significant inconvenience or even harm. Social Engineering and Phishing: Digital ID systems can be targeted by social engineering and phishing attacks, where individuals are tricked into revealing their personal information, leading to identity theft and other forms of fraud. Misinformation and Manipulation: Digital ID data can be used to spread misinformation or manipulate public opinion. For example, targeted advertising based on personal data can influence voting behavior or consumer choices. Health and Safety Risks: In some cases, digital ID systems may require the collection of health data, which can be sensitive and personal. Unauthorized access to this data can have serious health and safety implications for individuals. Bureaucratic Complexity: Implementing and maintaining digital ID systems can be complex and costly. This can lead to bureaucratic inefficiencies and additional administrative burdens for both individuals and organizations. Loss of Anonymity: Digital ID systems can make it difficult for individuals to maintain anonymity, which is important for activities such as whistleblowing, political activism, and personal expression.
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S!ayer @s!ayer 7 months ago
What? I'm not missing anything. Do you think intelligence agencies or governments don't already have your information? They literally issued your cards. Unless you're an illegal, then you have an identification number. Your medical records has your Id. When you go to hospital or get medication or whatever you use an ID or social security number to access these public services. Homeless people have a hard time because they literally don't have IDs. What's the logic here, what am I missing?
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S!ayer @s!ayer 7 months ago
Interpol can literally pull up your docket by using your cellphone number, email, ID number or photos. What's the difference? Denying service is irrespective of the medium. Digital or paperback.
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FEW_BTC 7 months ago
love it... enter the gate less traveled. :)
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S!ayer @s!ayer 7 months ago
Now swap digital with paper and read it like your in 1850
It's not just a number, it is an authentication protocol, that allows access to strictly controlled information. You can't get to that information by typing in a number. What this allows is for real time access control to anything gated by it, tailored precisely to your identity.
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S!ayer @s!ayer 7 months ago
Not sure how this is different from paperback ID? They type it in, pulls up your records. Same with passport number. So what makes it easier? Government Still controls that information. It's there from birth or naturalisation. In fact having Id actually validated is probably better than someone just using your id for fraud. Basically a biometric key signer. Idk I just don't see the problem of this when it already exists in the form of paperback. I mean most people use face unlock and fingerprint unlock on their devices, so where's the issue here? Going to get hacked? Possibly. But it's equivalent to a DB getting hacked and they steal your details there. Only option is to become an illegal aliens, revoke nationality and then live like a homeless person with access to basic government services.
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FREEDOM 7 months ago
This is the moment we separate the free from the managed. It's not just about an ID, it's about the right to exist without permission.