And while the public worries about these things, the corporations suck more money out of the economy, claiming it is needed to protect everyone from Eastasia today and Eurasia tomorrow. That new technologies must be developed to root out terrorism and to stop the boats. That a sophisticated war is being fought at home and abroad against the drugs barons. That a brave new world of medical breakthroughs is being engineered. That vital “green” technologies are being invested in and will save the day. That AI safeguards are being created. That more responsible ways to police speech are being devised. [Read More]
Technocrats like Elon Musk have been saying for years that personal robot servants are just around the corner, as he has even boldly predicted that everyone will soon own their own personal robot servant, for only about $35,000.00 as he plans to transform his Tesla automobile company into a company that mass produces personal robots.
But how realistic is this techno-prophecy? We see videos online of what humanoid robots can allegedly do, but where are these human robots in real life? Why doesn’t Elon Musk have one following him around all the time, especially with his many media appearances, if they are so close to introducing a mass-produced inexpensive robot that everyone can purchase? [Read More]
One blink, and your identity unlocks a programmable wallet. That’s the latest message from writer and journalist Whitney Webb.
Governments and global institutions are standardising digital IDs built on biometrics, then wiring those IDs to your money. In this model, your face, fingerprints, or iris confirm every transaction and gate access to basic services.
The stated goal is inclusion through Know Your Customer or KYC rules and safer payments. The design also concentrates power, since the same ID can switch your wallet on or off. But it doesn’t end there. The next phase links identity, wallets, and policy in one infrastructure.