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Originally Posted by rcooled
Nobody has to mandate anything...people have no problem spending a good chunk of their own money to get one of these things and they're more than willing to keep it with them at all times. Over 75% of the US adult population already has a smartphone...and before too long, it'll be closer to 100%.
An older Russian engineer that I once worked with had a hard time getting his head around all this passion for connectivity and lack of concern for privacy. He told me that, back in the day, the KGB dedicated untold amounts of resources to keep track of citizens in the old USSR and would've LOVED having things like smartphones, Google, Facebook, etc. around during the cold war days.
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Yes, well that's why I said "imagine". In the 80s in Australia, the Federal govt proposed a national identity card. There was almost a revolt and the idea was quickly dropped. Now ofcourse, by stealth, a driving licence fulfils much the same function. Its amazing that we are all delighted to carry these intrusive smart devices- and pay for the privilege. Even more amazing that some people will stand in queues to get the newest latest, flashest pocket spy.