Topic: Digital Tracing

3 chapters across the catalog

Flexitarianism
Episode 1478 57:19 - 59:39

1478: Flexitarianism

Germany CoronaVonApp, Vaccine Passport Color Coding

German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach announced that the "CoronaVonApp" will use color-coded status indicators for citizens based on their last vaccine dose. Only those vaccinated within the last three months will be considered "freshly vaccinated" and exempt from mask requirements. This system is compared to the social credit and health code systems used in China.

School-ology
Episode 1287 30:52 - 33:56

1287: School-ology

Australia Digitizes Passenger Cards for Vaccination Tracking

The Australian government is moving to digitize incoming passenger cards to streamline contact tracing and biosecurity data. The new digital system will eventually link authentic vaccination certificates to traveler profiles, potentially allowing those vaccinated to bypass quarantine. The system will use facial recognition on mobile devices to verify identities against passport data.

Stunning
Episode 1228 50:32 - 57:05

1228: Stunning

Digital Vaccines and South Korean Surveillance Apps

Dr. Oz appears in a clip advocating for the adoption of a South Korean-style digital tracking system in the United States. He describes a "digital vaccine" where a government-run app tracks movement and social distancing compliance. The hosts express concern over the potential for tech companies to implement permanent surveillance under the guise of public health.