[ghaff]

Ever since I somehow managed to lose my driver's license between the private car that dropped me off at the airport and the door to the airport, I always use another government ID I don't actually need for anything (Global Entry) while going through security.

I also usually carry my passport as a backup though that probably won't work if I need to rent car--and on that particular trip it was a last minute overnighter so I didn't throw in my backup documents and cards folder. It took me about half an hour to convince the hotel to let me check in.

In general, I hate traveling with things that you really can't afford to lose and can only mitigate against loss to some degree.

[e2le]

> In general, I hate traveling with things that you really can't afford to lose and can only mitigate against loss to some degree.

This could be resolved using a FIDO enabled NFC sub-dermal implant.

[BiteCode_dev]

Identification systems on computers are already abused to extremes. There is no way a putting a identifiction system inside your body is not going to result in tremendous abuses on the long run, with much more terrible social consequences since it will be linked to individuals and hard to disable or remove.

The simple fact there no guaranty of safety that can be made about such a system despite its obvious consequences about tracking, power and control should alone be a red flag.

When I read such a comment, I can't help but think school should make kids read more science fiction. Many authors covered why something like this is a dangerous idea.

I'd go even farther, but I would reach the Goodwin point.

[Wowfunhappy]

So now I'm modifying my body in order to use the internet?

[e2le]

Why not? If they're made cheap enough for everyone to use, it provides greater security over other methods.