As I was reducing my email inbox down to zero (miracle of miracles) I noticed that the Last Hope mailing list had an interesting gem.
From the email:
This summer, hackers from around the world will track the movements of thousands of visitors to New York City.
As part of a social experiment, attendees at a hacker conference in July will be issued badges with electronic tracking devices. Large displays will show in real-time where people go, with whom they associate, for how long and how often.
The tracking technology, known as RFID, is fast becoming an unseen part of everyday life. This July, for the very first time, the general public will be able to participate in the transparent operation of a major RFID tracking program.
Conference attendees will participate in games built around the tracking system. Players will seek ways to protect their privacy, find vulnerabilities in the tracking system, employ data mining techniques to learn more about other participants, and choose how much personal information they will disclose in order to play.
I find it a little creepy that they will be able to track my movements at the show. Then again I can tell you exactly my movements.
1) get coffee
2) see speaker
3) get coffee
4) see speaker
5) get…
You get the idea.
The first 1500 pre registered attendees will get one of these passes. I’ll be sure to upload some pics as soon as I get it in my hands. For more of this check out the Last Hope website.