The Circle's Technology Portfolio
The document presents a comprehensive catalog of The Circle's technological innovations and social projects, each designed to integrate deeply into various aspects of human life. These range from authentication systems to surveillance tools and social metrics.
Definition: TruYou serves as a universal authentication system that eliminates anonymous online interactions by requiring real-name usage across all platforms.
Example: The Sahara Project demonstrates the company's ambitious scope, attempting to count every grain of sand in the desert, symbolizing The Circle's drive for complete data collection.
Highlight: Several projects focus on surveillance and monitoring, including SeeChange for location monitoring, Transparency for government official tracking, and TruYouth for child tracking through bone-implanted chips.
Vocabulary: PartiRank - A system that quantifies and tracks users' online social engagement and participation.
Quote: "Aims at replacing all currency with the company's own forms of payment" - Describing CircleMoney's objective to revolutionize financial transactions.
The document reveals the company's systematic approach to data collection and social control, with projects targeting every conceivable aspect of human activity, from consumer behavior to democratic participation, and from personal relationships to educational achievement.