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n Joe Allen
Bill Gates: Chipping the Hand of God I don’t believe he’s the Antichrist, or even evil. He’s just another Alpha Dork tracing chemical trails through our hi-tech antfarm, leading us where he wants us to go
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hy are superstitious Americans so creeped out by surveillance? The new drones hovering overhead, donated by those generous Chinese innovators at DJI Enterprise, are obviously there for our own good. Cameras in urban areas are just another
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tool to root out elusive crimes, such as armed robbery or social distancing violations. Big government and even bigger businesses need watchful eyes to achieve full optimisation. Those tracking cookies on your web browser only help corporations provide a better experience. How can Alexa make you
happy if she doesn’t know you? During the present pandemic, the location data on your phone is critical for contact tracing. Eventually, a vaccine for Covid-19 will save everyone, but it will require precision. The only way medical authorities can be certain you’ve had all your shots is to attach
