[longtom]

> and yet we haven't necessarily devolved into a big brother state.

Well this is damn close. It just needs an executive apparatus which is where drones surely come in handy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_surveillance_disclosure...

[8fingerlouie]

And yet, a $0.50 facemask will completely destroy the surveillance.

[eunos]

Nah, gait based subject recognition might come in the future.

[anigbrowl]

Gait based recognition is way overrated, plus it's a lot harder to sell to a jury.

[jakear]

Already in use in places like China. And we know the US govt has secret courts to authorize wiretaps. We’re on the brink.

[gsich]

Why use hypothetical stuff as an argument?

[HPsquared]

Maybe wear high heels?