“Digital Prison: The Rise of Biometric Borders and the New Global ID”
Update: 2025-10-14
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Lee dives deep into the rapid expansion of digital identification systems across the Western world. Starting with the EU’s new biometric border controls, which require face and fingerprint scans for travel, Lee connects the dots to Britain’s newly announced digital ID — a requirement for renting homes, working, or even buying cars. The episode then turns to the U.S., revealing how America’s Real ID program and South Carolina’s pending Senate Bill 731 are quietly building the foundation for a national digital ID system. With historical context, expert references, and personal reflection, Lee warns of an approaching era where personal freedom, privacy, and anonymity are replaced with centralized surveillance and government-controlled access to basic rights.
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