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Our World Today
Microchips implanted in humans: Practical or perilous?
M
icrochips implanted in human
bodies could transform the way
we tackle many everyday tasks. Some workers
in Sweden are already volunteering to have
chips injected into their hands which can make
some tasks easier and reduce the amount of
personal items employees need to carry.
However, the controversial trend could put
your privacy at risk, reports CBS News
correspondent John Blackstone.
At a recent tech conference, Hannes Sjöblad
explained how a microchip implanted in his
hand makes his life easier. It replaces all the
keys and cards that used to clutter his pockets.
“I use this many times a day, for example, I use
it to unlock my smart phone, to open the door
to my office,” Sjöblad said. Sjöblad calls
himself a biohacker. He explained, “We
biohackers, we think the human body is a good
start but there is certainly room for
improvement.”
The first step in that improvement is getting a
microchip about size of a grain of rice slipped
under the skin. Suddenly, the touch of a hand is
enough to tell the office printer this is an
authorized user.
The microchips are radio frequency
identification tags. The same technology widely
used in things like key cards. The chips have
been implanted in animals for years to help
identify lost pets and now the technology is
moving to humans.
Tech start-up Dangerous Things has sold tens of
thousands of implant kits for humans and some
to tech companies in Europe.
Sjöblad said he even organizes implant parties
where people bond over getting chipped
together.
Even a car door can be tweaked to open with a
touch, but each touch leaves a digital footprint
which can compromise one’s privacy.
“This is serious stuff. We’re talking about a
nonstop potential connection to my body and I
can’t turn it off, I can’t put it away, it’s in me.
That’s a big problem,” said Ian Sherr, an
executive editor at CNET.
“It’s very easy to hack a chip implant, so my advice is don’t put your life secrets on an
implant, Sjöblad said.
Back in 2004, “The Manchurian Candidate” suggested a future where humans are
chipped and controlled.
“It’s about educating the people and giving every person the tools…not only how to use
the technology but, more importantly, when it’s being used against you,” Sjöblad
warned.
Biohackers also predict the next generation of chips will save lives by monitoring health
and fitness. For now, being chipped means never having to say you’re sorry you forgot
your keycard.
Through the lenses of the Word
With technology advancing on a daily basis, we're left to wonder what more can
possibly be done to make our lives easier.
CBS News recently reported of microchips being implanted in humans to help minimize
the hassle of everyday life. These microchips are radio frequency identification tags
similar to key cards that are implanted into the hand.
The rice grain sized microchip is geared towards making the lives of people easier by
storing information that is readily used in our daily routine. For example, car keys,
cellphone passwords, bank account info and much more. Although micro-chipping is
becoming a trend with implant parties and individuals volunteering to become a part of
the movement, we as children of God have been forewarned of this 'breakthrough'
technology.
The bible speaks of a time when the 'beast' which represents authority/government will
enforce control in every aspect of life upon all people, utilizing the mark of the beast
(666). Revelation 13:16-17, " And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor,
free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no
man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the
number of his name."
Often times the easiest way to get our society on the bandwagon of new technology is
the promise a simpler way to live and complete the tasks of daily life. This is the
loophole that Satan often uses to lure us into his greater plan which is, making sure
people step out of the will of God. However, we as kingdom citizens must rely on the
word of God to keep us from conforming to the expectation of the world & its
technology as perilous times have been promised before Christ triumphant return.
Christ reminds us that we must "[…] whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the
same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world."-1 Peter 5:9Be
reminded that in order to stand strong during the fight for our souls in the last days, we
must remain diligent in prayer and seeking after God.
Don't put God first, make Him your everything, He will allow you to be an overcomer!
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