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You can change your name and address, you cannot change your irises.


That argument works for fingerprints because it’s possible to replicate them (kind of) but how do you replicate someone’s eyeballs assuming supervised setup ?


If we assume "supervised setup", then doesn't that negate the fingerprint issue too because a supervisor can tug off fake-fingers and wash tips with alcohol etc?

Either way, I think this is one of those "if it was used properly, people won't like the limitations, so they'll use it improperly" situations. Kind of like with social security numbers.




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