I think looking at this from specific technology predictions is a bit myopic. Gait analysis is/was simply a technology for identifying and tracking individuals.

I think looking at this from specific technology predictions is a bit myopic. Gait analysis is/was simply a technology for identifying and tracking individuals. The fact that facial recognition won out[0] for this task is irrelevant. The more important issue is pervasive mass surveillance that can be leveraged against you, not just by the state but also by private parties that can be leveraged by the state. [0] https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/12/17110636/china-police-facial-recognition-sunglasses-surveillance https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/12/17110636/china-police-fac...