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Stephen Downes

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Dec 28, 2021

I would like to think these are merely the product of an apocalyptic science fiction movie, but sadly, they are not. As we can see when one of these faucets breaks down, it records every transaction with a user and records the information on the blockchain. I would hope they're not coming to a school or business near you, but I can already imagine them being used to enforce handwashing protocols. Educational technology indeed! Their primary use, of course, is to host advertising. Because, you know, you aren't exposed to enough advertising, what with all the cable unplugging taking place these days.

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