I remember seeing a video of their system behind the scenes, maybe in an attempt to reassure us we’re not being facial recognitioned or something – it showed height dots walking around the store.

Hmm, so it’s actually far worse… I suppose that means gait analysis, too (≈mood/tiredness?). Combined with where you go in the store, how you pause at each display, what time of day/week, then finally correlating it with your card details and direct in your face camera at the checkout.

It’s an incredibly detailed picture of who someone is.

What a lovely relationship they have with Palantir and Microsoft. I love being a participant in the genocide machine every time I feed myself. (I’m assuming Coles is still in bed with them).

Australia (and other countries not in the slop graph) are in this source for the post’s linked article.

The Aus stats are from 2021, too (most of the other countries are 2024). I can’t see how PPP was worked out, or if inflation comes into it. Also, '21 is in the midst of covid.

My anecdotal feeling is that our wages go a long way here. Food is cheap and high quality, essential medical care is pretty much free, fuel is cheap, electricity is cheap (in most states), taxes are low.

Something from here, if you want an Android device: https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/