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40-year spoiler: Barry is caught because although his papers pass muster with his Prussian escort, his story does not. After conversation over beers, Captain Po
by scelerat 8y ago
40-year spoiler: Barry is caught because although his papers pass muster with his Prussian escort, his story does not. After conversation over beers, Captain Potzdorf sniffs out Lyndon's BS stories quite easily. It would be interesting to know what "identity papers" consisted of in 1760.
Biometrics are one thing, but they are not the only thing.
Funny -- I watched Barry Lyndon last night, too.
- paganel 8y agoFunny thing, I was this close of re-watching Barry Lyndon with my gf last night too, but instead we chose the Incredibles 2, and I also read today this very interesting article from the Economist on the concept of identity: https://www.economist.com/christmas-specials/2018/12/18/establishing-identity-is-a-vital-risky-and-changing-business https://www.economist.com/christmas-specials/2018/12/18/esta...
- tomcam 8y agoThat is one wide-ranging, apparently well-researched article. Not a fan of the Economist but I think I need to revisit my prejudice. Thank you.