Why You Should Stop Using Face ID

Why You Should Stop Using Face ID

From The Rest Is Science by Goalhanger

June 7, 2026 · 44 min · Season 1 · Episode 58

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of technology on privacy, particularly regarding face ID and the potential future of thought ownership.

Do you think your thoughts belong to you? How would feel if you found out they don't? In this episode Hannah and Michael discuss a tangible future where the last bastion of privacy is breached and the thoughts that run through out heads no longer belong to us. Why is it that in 2026 police can open your phone using face ID any time they want, but they can't do the same with your password? When might a single brain wave called P300 eliminate the need for evidence in court? And how do we protect the contents of our minds now that we're imaging dreams, translating thoughts and installing brain chips? Find out on The Rest Is Science. ------------------- For more information about Cancer Research UK, their research, breakthroughs and how you can support them, visit ⁠⁠https://cancerresearchuk.org/restisscience⁠⁠ Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666), the Isle of Man (1103) and Jersey (247). A company limited by guarantee. Registered company in England and Wales (4325234) and the Isle of Man (5713F). Registered address: 2 Redman Place, London, E20 1JQ. ------------------- Find The Rest Is Science all over the internet by…

People in this episode

Hosts: Hannah, Michael

Topics covered

  • privacy
  • technology
  • face ID
  • brain waves
  • court evidence
  • thought translation

Keywords

  • face ID
  • privacy
  • brain waves
  • court evidence
  • thought translation
  • technology
  • P300

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cancer Research UK

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