Many countries all over the world have been using a new technology to store data for everyday use; the technology being the human microchip. The microchip is made from RFID, radio-frequency identification, technology. This technology that has been around for decades and has been used for a multitude of purposes. For example, RFID tags are used widely for organizing animals in farms.
However, in recent years, the technology has been used for humans. Oftentimes, these microchip operations happen with the help of a tattoo artist, who insert the microchip into human hands.
In Sweden, thousands of individuals are currently microchipped. They use it for daily tasks such as entering their offices and homes. In order to do this, individuals solely swipe their microchipped hands in front of a sensor. However, not enough research has been done regarding this phenomenon, leaving scholars pondering whether this new innovation’s pros outweigh its cons.
Pros
Wallet no longer needed
This microchip contains all the data that one needs for their daily activities, from membership cards to credit cards, this microchip can store it all, therefore eliminating the need for the wallet.
People with disabilities can get around
For individuals in wheelchairs or walkers, using the microchip will be a much easier process than having to pull out a card each time they enter a building.
Tracking criminals
Through the microchip, systems can more easily identify criminals as the microchip they use contains all their identification data.
Harder to steal information
With data being stored on the microchip, there is a minimal need to carry cards around, therefore decreasing the amount of theft.
Health information stored
Doctors and other medical professionals can easily access a patient’s health information through the microchip as all the information regarding the patient’s medicines, antibiotics, etc, will be stored in one place.
Prevent the dangers associated with kidnappings
In Brazil, many people have microchipped their kids to prevent kidnapping. Using the microchip, parents can track their child, therefore, if their child is in danger, the parents can be notified.
Cons
Control
Many governments and other people in authority may take advantage of having access to people’s information through a single microchip.
Interacting with the body
The microchip could possibly cause harm to our body, as electricity would be in our blood. Additionally, the microchip may not remain in one position, therefore, posing a threat especially if it moves to an undesired location.
Data leaking
It is possible that data from an individual’s microchip could be exposed through hacking, therefore, putting the security of the individual at risk.
New Features
As new technological features get added to the microchip, it will be difficult to update the microchip that is already pre-existing in the individual’s body.
Uncertainty
Scientists have still not analyzed the effect of the microchip in the body in the long term. Those that are microchipped right now, may be impacted many years in the future.
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