Paranoia, Industrial Edition
Paranoia, Industrial Edition You will comply...or else Radio Far Side In our last episode , we examined the SAVE and the REAL ID Acts in the United States. Similar legislation is pending or in place in most countries, especially those that are voting members of the United Nations. Indonesia already has something functionally broader than REAL ID—and it is actively expanding toward a more integrated digital identity system, with 10 fingerprints, eye and face scans updated every five years. All of this is integrated into a national identity system with each adult (17+) holding an e-KTP card. It does not (yet) have a direct equivalent to the SAVE Act tied explicitly to voting eligibility, but you have to present your e-KTP to register to vote, so it’s functionally the same. You need an e-KTP to receive a passport, access public buildings or medical facilities, buy land, open bank accounts, on down the line. To institute a global tokenized identity system, you need to hav...
