Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is a Digital ID?
A. A Digital ID is a digital representation of a person's identity information. It can include a person's name, age, address, and biometric information like a fingerprint or face scan. Digital identities can be used to prove a person's identity without the need for physical documents. They can be used for a variety of purposes, such as opening a bank account.
Q. What is Facial Recognition Technology?
A. Facial Recognition Technology is a system that compares a person's face to a database of known faces to identify them. It's used by law enforcement and private companies.
Q. What is a Central Bank Digital Currency?
A. Central Bank Digital Currency digital currency issued by a central bank, rather than by a commercial bank. It is also a liability of the central bank, unless it is dividend-paying, then it is an ownership stake in the central bank.
Q. What is a Social Credit System?
A. A social credit system is a record system so that and individuals can be tracked and evaluated for trustworthiness. It is used in China nationwide as a unitary social credit score based on individuals' behavior, leading to punishments if the score is too low.
Q. What is a Human Microchip?
A. A Human Microchip is a tiny electronic device that's surgically implanted under the skin. The chip can contain a unique ID number that's linked to information in an external database.
Q. What is Transhumanism?
A. Transhumanism philosophical movement called proposes integrating cybernetic enhancements into the human body and mind as a way for humanity to avoid obsolescence. Transhumanists advocate for a hybrid human-AI species as a way for humanity to remain relevant despite AI’s rise.
Q. What is Smart Cities?
A. A smart city is an urban area that uses digital technology to collect data and to operate/provide services. Data can be collected from citizens, devices, buildings, or cameras.
Q. What is 15 Min Cities?
A. The 15 minute city is an urban planning concept, the idea is that everything a person needs should be within a 15-minute walk or cycle from any point in the city. This includes work, shopping, education, healthcare, leisure and any other amenities a person may need in their regular life.