ID: The Quest for Identity in the 21st Century

[threaded]

Indeed, or perhaps more accurately, the only ID we will be allowed is the one taken from us by force ("biometrics") and licensed back to us at our own expense (ID cards).

Quite insightful.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Under the current political regime the quest for the individual is for no identity.

Indeed, or perhaps more accurately, the only ID we will be allowed is the one taken from us by force ("biometrics") and licensed back to us at our own expense (ID cards).

[Peoplesoft bloke]

I wonder if this has anything to do with the proliferation of tattoo parlours etc, some sort of rebellion or backlash

That always makes me smile - I can't recall who said it but there's a famous quote along the line that "it's funny how youth always rebel in a uniform way" The really radical statement amongst youngsters and chavs these days must be not having tats and piercings.

[techno]

The Author of this book, Susan Greenfield, was on Start the Week (radio4) this morning.

Very interesting discussion about individualism, what it means to be human and intelligence with respect to creative thinking rather than logical thinking.

I caught some of that and you're right, it was very interesting; especially when discussing the ability to grow brain cells on silicon circuit boards

[EternalOptimist]

Under the current political regime the quest for the individual is for no identity.

I wonder if this has anything to do with the proliferation of tattoo parlours etc, some sort of rebellion or backlash

[fonejacker]

interesting article about her here,

http://www.sundayherald.com/arts/art...262588.0.0.php

i like this bit..

"Greenfield, who was once judged to be the 14th most influential woman in the world (albeit, as she is always keen to point out, five places behind Dolly Parton)"

never underestimate the power of big...brains

ps. hi i'm new here

[HairyArsedBloke]

Under the current political regime the quest for the individual is for no identity.

[Board Game Geek]

ok

[Spacecadet]

The Author of this book, Susan Greenfield, was on Start the Week (radio4) this morning.

Very interesting discussion about individualism, what it means to be human and intelligence with respect to creative thinking rather than logical thinking.