Taking Printing to the Next Level: Tattoos, Passports & Money

The Intricacies of Modern Passports, Tattoos, and Money Production

In this enlightening episode, hosts Ajay and Loong delve into the complex world of passport design and fabrication, discussing the polycarbonate materials, security features, and the UV-sensitive landscapes of Australia's new R-series passport. They also explore how new technology and persistent methods protect our modern banknotes from counterfeiting, illustrating the sophisticated multi-step printing process of Australia's monetary system. Transitioning to tattoo science, they explain the biological mechanisms that anchor tattoos permanently to the skin, and discuss the advancements in tattoo removal techniques, including the shift from Q-switch to picosecond lasers. Additionally, they briefly touch on some tech trends, including the resurgence of vinyl records and the archaic systems still in use in San Francisco's transport agency.

Check out Ajay’s Stuff:

EntryLevel: https://entrylevel.net

Website: https://ajays.quest

Check out Loong’s Stuff:

QDX: https://www.qdx.co/

Automera: https://automeratx.com/

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to the New Passport Features

00:38 Welcome to Technocracy Podcast

00:54 Fun Facts and Intro Segments

01:16 The Resurgence of Vinyl Records

03:46 Old School Tech: Floppy Disks and Legacy Systems

07:41 The Challenges of Modern Technology

12:04 The Future of Coding Languages

12:46 Exploring Quick Ways to Make Money

12:59 The New Australian Passport

15:10 Security Features of the New Passport

18:22 The New Australian Money

25:23 Polypropylene Banknote Production

26:14 Adding Colors and Special Patterns

27:23 Security Features and Practicality of Banknotes

29:43 Global Comparison of Currency Durability

31:50 Introduction to Tattoo Technology

36:55 Tattoo Removal Techniques

47:59 Pros and Cons of Tattoos

51:26 Outro and Subscription Request

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