> Smartphones are going to become our legal digital identity. This is not a “done deal“ by any means and it’s a mistake to speak of it this way. I for one will

> Smartphones are going to become our legal digital identity. This is not a “done deal“ by any means and it’s a mistake to speak of it this way. I for one will reject such a mandate even if it makes life incredibly inconvenient. (I also know others who are switching away from big tech smartphones and who do not intend to return.) We can’t hand off something as essential as ID to these megacorps, as it will only further increase their leverage over governments (i.e. the people). While I’m not happy with many government actions lately, at least they are nominally accountable!