Topic: Rfid

The Department of Agriculture is set to begin administering bird flu vaccines to calves, utilizing mRNA technology developed by the University of Pennsylvania. A report from a veterinarian in Nebraska suggests that herd immunity has likely already been reached in hoofed animals and that the push for vaccination and RFID tagging is financially motivated.

The Wall Street Journal is cited for a report claiming that sheep belching accounts for 12% of man-made global warming in Australia. The hosts express skepticism toward the "meat problem" narrative and share personal anecdotes about sheep shearing in the Netherlands. They argue that the focus on livestock emissions is a precursor to increased regulation and tracking of the food supply.

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) is identified as a key distributor of smart grid grants under the 2009 Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Major corporations like IBM and GE are reportedly receiving billions to develop an interconnected network that includes tracking livestock via RFID chips. The hosts suggest the "smart grid" is a tool for total instrumentation of the economy and environment.

The Biden administration's omnibus bill includes funding for electronic RFID ear tags for cattle, which critics like Representative Thomas Massie argue is a precursor to a national registry. Ranchers express concern that this data monitoring will lead to land seizures under the guise of climate change and sustainable development. The segment links this to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s vision of "tokenizing" every physical asset on a blockchain.

Local news reports in California featured claims that "tap-to-pay" card readers at Safeway and other locations were charging credit cards still inside customers' wallets or purses. These stories are met with skepticism, as the physics of RFID technology typically requires much closer proximity. The reports are viewed as potential "ops" to discredit current banking systems in favor of new, centralized digital solutions.

Tom Mutton of the Bank of England discussed the potential for "programmable money" within a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This technology would allow the government to restrict the use of funds for activities deemed "socially harmful" or set expiration dates on currency to force spending.

The discussion explores the digitization of agriculture, citing Mark Cuban's involvement in a climate foundation using Chainlink blockchain technology to track farm emissions. "Texas Slim" explains how sensors and "Apple Watch-style" devices on cows can create real-time data on milk quality and animal health. This data is then used in smart contracts to automate tax incentives or penalties, potentially leading to a highly controlled and manipulated food supply.

Cargill has partnered with ZELP to distribute wearable technology for cows designed to "catch burps" and reduce methane emissions. Simultaneously, researchers at Rice University have developed a method to use lasers to print graphene-based RFID tags and sensors directly onto food items like potatoes. These embedded electronics could track a product's origin or detect pathogens like E. coli without the need for external labels.

Dr. Jane Ruby and other researchers have claimed that graphene oxide, a potentially toxic material, is present in COVID-19 vaccines. These claims are often linked to viral videos of magnets sticking to injection sites, though the scientific community generally disputes these findings. Further speculation involves the use of "RFID dust" or monomolecular layers of graphite in the vaccine formulas, despite blank package inserts provided to pharmacists.

Speculation regarding the future of public health mandates suggests that mandatory vaccinations may eventually lead to the use of injectable microchips for tracking. The hosts reflect on how such theories were once dismissed as "crackpot" but now appear increasingly plausible within the context of digital health IDs and biometric surveillance.

A woman in Santa Cruz, California, reported that her service dog received a voter registration and was listed as having already voted in the 2020 election. The dog was reportedly registered as a human student at Cabrillo College. The hosts discuss the absurdity of the situation and the potential for administrative errors in voter rolls involving service animals.

Mechanics Bank recently transitioned from MasterCard to Visa cards equipped with induction current RFID chips, facilitating "tap-to-pay" transactions. While marketed as a convenience, this shift is viewed as a step toward a cashless society and increased financial surveillance. Proponents of the technology are described as "useful idiots" who ignore the potential for total economic control by central authorities.

There is a growing discussion in religious circles, particularly among Catholics, regarding the "End of Times." Some producers believe that the COVID-19 vaccine or RFID micro-dots represent the "Mark of the Beast." Dr. Anthony Fauci is frequently cited in these circles as a potential Antichrist figure, reflecting deep-seated distrust of scientific and governmental authority.

John C. Dvorak describes seeing a millennial use an Apple Watch to pay for beer with a "clenched fist" gesture, which he finds "gross" and performative. Adam Curry clarifies that the "Off The Grid" (OTG) philosophy is not about total isolation but about removing distractions and notifications while maintaining essential communication through tools like text and ham radio.

The new iPhone 11 includes a U1 location chip utilizing Ultra-Wideband and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to facilitate Apple Tags. This system creates a mesh network where every iPhone can detect and report the location of nearby tags, allowing users to find lost items like keys. While marketed as a convenience, the technology has significant implications for retail tracking and the erosion of personal privacy through constant background scanning.

A central server failure at a university caused automated door locks to malfunction, preventing students and employees from entering classrooms. The incident highlighted the vulnerabilities of relying on networked security systems over traditional physical master keys.

Passive RFID stickers used for highway tolls are powered by induction from overhead readers, raising minor concerns about radiation. Separately, the Foursquare app continues to generate $100 million annually by collecting location data from "zombie apps" left on users' phones.

The 5G rollout is described as a potential "spy grid" due to the ability of RFID chips to connect to nodes at short distances. While some municipalities like Berkeley may resist the technology due to health or property value concerns, the hosts believe the rollout is unstoppable. They characterize the technology as a cornerstone of the "capitalist system of liberal bankers."

A theory from the Organic Prepper suggests that the global push to ban plastic straws, bags, and bottles is a psychological operation to make the public "fed up" with plastic. The ultimate goal, according to the theory, is to transition society away from plastic credit cards and toward implanted RFID chips. The hosts discuss the environmental impact of plastic versus the potential for corporate leveraging of the "green" movement.

Todd Wesby, CEO of Three Square Market, discusses his company's program to implant microchips in employees for office access and computer login. The hosts express skepticism, suggesting that such technology will eventually be mandated by insurance companies for health monitoring. They also critique a report on "in-body GPS" for drug delivery.