Explore a groundbreaking approach to personal identification in this 17-minute TED talk that challenges conventional methods of identity verification. Discover how ID expert David Birch proposes a "fractured" approach to protect against identity theft by minimizing the use of real names in everyday transactions. Learn why most service providers don't actually need your full identity and how this innovative system could revolutionize personal security while maintaining necessary age and financial verifications. Gain insights into the future of identity management and its potential impact on privacy and fraud prevention in our increasingly digital world.
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David Birch: A new way to stop identity theft
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