Curtis Yarvin, a far-right American political writer, has caused anger online after involving India’s Aadhaar biometric identity system in a debate about the US Social Security Number (SSN). Yarvin praised Aadhaar’s use of fingerprint and iris scans as a stronger way to verify identity. But he sparked outrage by adding racist and mocking language aimed at Indians. Yarvin quote-posted a tweet saying, “It’s strange that SSN is not linked to physical person with a biometric. It should be like your own physical key that works only for you and for no one else. India built iris+fingerprint system for national ID. Good foundational service for many things.” This tweet praised Aadhaar as a strong digital identity system and suggested the US could learn from it. However, Yarvin’s own reply used racist meme-style insults, which many saw as offensive and uncalled for. Curtis Yarvin, also known by the pen name Mencius Moldbug, is known for his controversial views opposing modern democracy. He supports a centralised, authoritarian government controlled by a single leader. Yarvin often uses provocative language mixed with internet slang to challenge current political systems. India’s Aadhaar system links identity to biometric data like fingerprints and iris scans. It is one of the world’s largest biometric ID projects. Supporters say Aadhaar provides a reliable and scalable way to prove a person’s identity digitally. It is often cited as an example the US could follow. Social Security Numbers were never meant to secure identity. They were created only to track earnings and benefits. Over time, SSNs have become the main way Americans prove who they are online and for financial services. This causes problems, as SSNs can be stolen or faked, leading to identity theft and fraud. Experts say the US needs a modern system that ties identity to a real person using biometrics. This would reduce fraud and make digital services safer. The online backlash to Yarvin’s remarks highlights the sensitive nature of identity debates and the impact of digital ID systems like Aadhaar.