Scary new world

[Airspeed]

I have often said that "The Fifth Element" was the scariest film I'd seen.
For those unfamiliar, the whole World was controlled by a businessman; his organisation decided who worked, had accommodation, etc.
Last night's documentary showed us that that future is here, except instead of the manic businessman, it's a totalitarian government.
We all trade with them, and some of their own people don't mind being tracked 24/7, because it makes them feel "safe".
The facial recognition cameras let the powers know who you meet, where you shop, whether you are pro - government. Anyone who does not meet the required credit rating has their rights curtailed. A reporter who spoke against the powers had his social media account blocked; whenever he opens a new one, they find it and block it too. He can't even buy a fast train ticket.
Oh, and these people run some Australian power stations and have their security cameras in Defence premises.

[FlyTexas]

The Chinese are already doing some of these things.
https://www.businessinsider.com/china-s ... ned-2018-4

Brian

[Airspeed]

Yes, Brian,
That's what the programme was about.

[Nigel H-J]

Frightening when you think about it but isn't this what communist leaders want...........Total control not only over their country but also their people.

Thank goodness that I am in a country that allows you freedom to move and speak your mind without fear of a knock on the door past midnight!!

Nigel.