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QR Codes Can Cut Like a Knife

QR Codes Can Cut Like a Knife

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QR Codes Can Cut Like a Knife

A sharp knife is not inherently bad. In fact, most of us use one every day and appreciate its utility and ability to make preparing our daily meals easier. There are hundreds of uses for a sharp knife, and they all enhance our quality of life every day.

A sharp knife can also be a weapon for inflicting significant harm. However, we recognize the responsibility for its usage lies solely with the individual wielding it. The knife is an inanimate object crafted from wood and steel and has no influence on its use.

While knives have the potential for malicious use, we would never consider eliminating them from our society. They are helpful tools that improve our lives. Instead, we focus on knife safety and educating users on protecting themselves and others while using this tool.

Quick Response or QR codes are two-dimensional barcodes that store information in a matrix of black and white squares. They were initially developed in Japan in the 1990s to track parts in automotive manufacturing. Today, QR codes are used for website links, contact information, social media profiles, mobile payments, and event ticketing.

As beneficial as QR codes have been in improving our daily lives, they can also be used to facilitate significant harm. Just like a knife!

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