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Escrow Schmeshcrow
Episode 209 1:16:07 - 1:18:22

209: Escrow Schmeshcrow

Fitbit, Biometric Surveillance and Metrics

The emergence of Fitbit and other wearable fitness trackers is viewed as a precursor to government-mandated health monitoring. The hosts argue that these devices, backed by major Silicon Valley venture capital, will eventually be used to enforce wellness standards and track citizen behavior under the guise of preventative healthcare.