The Politics of Digital Currency and Surveillance

This chapter explores the evolving political dynamics of stablecoins and financial surveillance in the U.S., highlighting the government's increasing oversight of financial transactions. It critiques public complacency and discusses the potential manipulative power of programmable money, drawing parallels to social credit systems seen in China. The conversation also addresses generational differences in understanding privacy in a digitally monitored environment, raising concerns about personal freedoms and societal control.