Historians R Us

This blog is the property of the AP US History class at Pope John XXIII High School in Everett, MA, USA. Here students explore current events in America, while seeking to understand the historical roots of those events. At the same time, students are able to carry on classroom discussions in the cyber world.

Thursday, January 19, 2006

Computer Chip Implants?

Computer chips get under skin of enthusiasts

Do you ever forget your passwords for the computer? Do you get annoyed trying to fumble for your keys at the door? A new type of implant is catching on that will eliminate these problems. People are getting computer chips implanted into their hands. Just a wave of your hand will eliminate typing in passwords or opening doors with keys. The chip, which is smaller than a grain of rice, can last up to 100 years. It causes no pain and goes unnoticed. The chip cannot get lost or stolen, and it can be removed from your body.

It seemed like a miracle in 1837 when Charles Babbage was the first to conceptualize and design a fully programmable computer. In the 1930s and 1940s key features such as digital monitoring were added to the computer. Internet access brought about a whole new form of researching information. Things that seemed impossible 200 years ago are continuously developing and making everyday life easier. No one in the ninteenth century expected computers to be invented, nevermind get computer chips implanted into your hand that make typing your password possible with a simple wave.

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