[ExI] 23andme again

[Mike Dougherty]

On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 9:48 AM, spike <spike at rainier66.com> wrote:
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> From: extropy-chat-bounces at lists.extropy.org
> [mailto:extropy-chat-bounces at lists.extropy.org] On Behalf Of Mirco Romanato
>>...The problem, in my vision, is the bad guy you are thinking, people
> leaving DNA traces around, is not the most brilliant dude. He could be
> violent, but he will not be a great threat for a large number of people...
> Mirco
>
> Ja.  I am thinking of the whole notion of volunteers working together,
> creating databases to catch rapists and child-murderers.  The nature of
> those crimes means they nearly always leave traces of DNA.  Even if rare,
> the impact those few have had on society is enormous, for it deeply
> influences the way children are allowed to move and play.

Is it bad that I'm thinking of foils to your plans?

Suppose I swipe a copy of spike's gene sequence directly from 23andMe
computers.  Then I get a 3D printer, DIY bio hacking genetic materials
cooker, and now I have a patsy to take the blame for whatever crime I
want to place this material.  Ok sure, I don't have an complete match
for spike - but i'm not trying to clone anyone, just provide a
conclusive enough match against the database to create a fraudulent
positive ID.

As clever as you think you will be catching the crooks, plan on the
crooks getting more clever too.