Topic: Thales

2 chapters across the catalog

Wigglesworth
Episode 1389 1:27:23 - 1:36:06

1389: Wigglesworth

Thales Digital ID Wallet and the Future of Identity

A promotional video from Thales showcases a "Digital ID Wallet" that integrates government services, vaccination records, and travel documents into a single smartphone app. The promo depicts a user named "Lucy" using the app for mandatory vaccinations, bank onboarding, and bar entry via QR codes. Critics argue this technology represents a move toward a "utopian" surveillance state with significant security risks.

Flat Chested Women
Episode 170 42:52 - 45:50

170: Flat Chested Women

TGV Safety Records, Gouda Station Train Collision

The safety record of the French TGV and Thales rail systems is discussed, noting that 1.2 billion passengers have traveled without a casualty. However, the hosts mention specific accidents, including a 2008 collision at Gouda Station in the Netherlands and a 1998 fatal truck strike. They anticipate that safety statistics will be a major selling point for the U.S. high-speed rail push.