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Clive Thompson: Monetary Reset Will Bring in Dystopian CBDCs, How to Survive Transition

Geopolitics & Empire

CHAPTER

The Future of Money: CBDCs and Economic Implications

This chapter explores the complexities of government money printing in relation to national debt and the rise of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). It highlights the potential societal and economic consequences of CBDCs, including concerns over increased government control and restrictions on personal freedoms. The discussion reflects on historical precedents of currency transitions, the risks of a debt crisis, and the impact on individual debts and wealth distribution.

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