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CLASSIC: A World Without Cash

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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The Cashless Future: Profit, Privacy, and Perils

This chapter examines the drive towards a cashless society fueled by corporate interests and the implications for privacy and personal freedom. It explores the potential risks of reliance on digital payments, including surveillance and data profiling, while also considering scenarios of societal collapse and the return to bartering. The discussion raises ethical concerns surrounding digital ownership, the accessibility of cash alternatives for entrepreneurs, and the complexities of digital transactions in a surveilled society.

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