However, the infrastructure of "old media" is much more reliable than the infrastructure for the more popular 2-way communication systems that people advocate as alternatives (namely the cell network and the internet).
Radio and TV broadcast infrastructure is comparatively simple and has a proven track record. How frequently do minor emergencies cause cell networks to fail? How frequently are all the radio stations in town knocked off the air? In an absolute, worst-case scenario, AM broadcasts would probably the easiest thing to sustain. And they would reach enough people that the information would be disseminated.
Last night, I found out about Joe Paterno several minutes before I got any news alerts on my phone. Why? My roommate happened to be watching ESPN at the time and came and told me about it. News doesn't need total initial exposure to be widely spread.
OK, this is retarded. There's nothing to worry about. ALL tire companies are required to do this, up until now, it's been done with paper. Michelin is switching to this new RFID system because they are less dificult to put on, last the life of the tire, and other information can be stored on it. Also, this only applies to OE tires, there are no plans to include this on replacement tires. About privacy concerns, why the hell would anyone be worried about tacking where tires have been? It would be extremely difficult, expensive, require the colaboration of many different people, and be completely useless to anyone--yeah, I bet toll road owners are rushing to install this. Michelin is switching because it is an easier way to comply with the law. All tire companies have been after this--a RFID tag which can be cured in rubber--and I expect to see all tire companies (Good Year, and Firestone included) switch to these RFID tags very soon. See? Nothing to worry about.
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However, the infrastructure of "old media" is much more reliable than the infrastructure for the more popular 2-way communication systems that people advocate as alternatives (namely the cell network and the internet).
Radio and TV broadcast infrastructure is comparatively simple and has a proven track record. How frequently do minor emergencies cause cell networks to fail? How frequently are all the radio stations in town knocked off the air? In an absolute, worst-case scenario, AM broadcasts would probably the easiest thing to sustain. And they would reach enough people that the information would be disseminated.
Last night, I found out about Joe Paterno several minutes before I got any news alerts on my phone. Why? My roommate happened to be watching ESPN at the time and came and told me about it. News doesn't need total initial exposure to be widely spread.
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OK, this is retarded. There's nothing to worry about. ALL tire companies are required to do this, up until now, it's been done with paper. Michelin is switching to this new RFID system because they are less dificult to put on, last the life of the tire, and other information can be stored on it. Also, this only applies to OE tires, there are no plans to include this on replacement tires. About privacy concerns, why the hell would anyone be worried about tacking where tires have been? It would be extremely difficult, expensive, require the colaboration of many different people, and be completely useless to anyone--yeah, I bet toll road owners are rushing to install this. Michelin is switching because it is an easier way to comply with the law. All tire companies have been after this--a RFID tag which can be cured in rubber--and I expect to see all tire companies (Good Year, and Firestone included) switch to these RFID tags very soon. See? Nothing to worry about.