This trend started two year ago and has grown in acceptance and popularity. As many as 3,000 Swedes have been ‘microchipped’ in their hands in order to buy train tickets, use vending machines and gain entry to secured areas. ⁃ TN EditorIt’s the size of a grain of rice but could hold the key to many aspects of your life.
A tiny microchip inserted under the skin can replace the need to carry keys, credit cards and train tickets.
That might sound like an Orwellian nightmare
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