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Name: Steven Fazzio

From: Minnesota

Bio: Physicist, Mathematician, Novice Programmer, Avid Internet User

Area of Expertise: Research Scientist/Illuminator

Topic: Economic structures

Headline: No More Contraband

Nutshell: Governments across the world will lose the ability to prohibit any materials.

Vision:

Due to a world-wide economy based on internet commerce, international shipping grows to the point where it becomes impossible for governments to prevent unwanted materials from entering their borders. This, along with quantum encryption, allow anyone in the world to purchase guns, drugs, subversive media, etc. without impediments.

Date Submitted: November 10, 2004

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