SafeDataBank

Matt Mullenweg writes about starting a bank:

SafeBank would have more (and more accurate) data about its customers than almost any other company in the world other than credit card companies, so the online interface would have Mint-like lead generation offers based on that information. For example, you spend $140 a month on electricity, but if you switch to this new solar provider you’d save $200 a year. Think of it like Gmail contextual advertising but based on where you spend your money rather than the words in an email. There also might be aggregate data opportunities for economic research or targeting, but I’m not sure if I like the privacy implications there.

Good project. I support it.

SafeBank would have more (and more accurate) data about its customers than almost any other company in the world other than credit card companies . . .

Why mix database business with banking business? A universal database will take your bank out of the database business.

Why are universities in the football business? The same reason banks are in the database business. Profits.

History of human identification systems

• History of human identification systems?
• Is this a new problem?
• Was there ever a unified database?
• Was there a proposal ever to create a unified database?
• How far did it go?

Benefits of a universal id database

1. Takes guesswork out of census. Precise knowledge of human population at any given time.
2. Helps solve multiple profiles problem online.
3. Puts the person in charge of personal data.
4. Unifies individuals and defines "humanity."
5. Helps clarify human identity. We have no definition of what "human" means. Existing definitions are propaganda definitions invented by unhuman organisms who control id databases.
6. Will put evil database owners out of business. Banks, insurance, hospitals, credit card companies don't need to be in the database business.

Is universal id database a good idea?

Yes.

• A universal database controlled by the individual solves the privacy problem. It gives the individual total control of his/her private information. This is a good thing.

• A universal database transcending nations, languages and religions also has scientific impact. It would be the definition of humanity.

No.

• A universal database controlled by the individual can never be built. It is also dangerous. The private information contained in the database can be compromised and obtained by evil organisms.

What do you think?