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The author concludes “The Biometric Body” with the following paragraph:
And at Heathrow Airport, James Wayman says, “I don’t wait in line.” A machine scans his iris, and a printed slip welcomes him to the United Kingdom.
What is most likely the author’s reason for concluding the article in this way? Consider the rest of the article as you answer.
A. The author wants to trick readers into ignoring the problems with biometrics systems.
B. The author wants to show readers that biometrics systems work perfectly and have improved people’s lives.
C. The author wants to remind readers that biometrics systems may be useful only in limited areas such as airport security.
D. The author wants to leave readers feeling that biometrics systems have a hopeful future and have already started making life better.
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The brief Heathrow anecdote gives a concrete, limited success—convenience at an airport—rather than claiming biometrics are flawless or universally beneficial. Because the article discusses both strengths and limitations of biometric systems, the author ends by showing a specific, practical use-case to remind readers these technologies may be useful in limited contexts (like airport security).
The brief Heathrow anecdote gives a concrete, limited success—convenience at an airport—rather than claiming biometrics are flawless or universally beneficial. Because the article discusses both strengths and limitations of biometric systems, the author ends by showing a specific, practical use-case to remind readers these technologies may be useful in limited contexts (like airport security).
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