Monero Talk MoneroTopia26 speaker Aaron Day + Price, News of the week & More! | EPI 242
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Dec 7, 2025 Aaron Day, a privacy-focused activist engaged in technocracy research, dives deep into emerging threats like CBDCs and the global technocratic movement. He details his innovative medical tourism project, Oasara, which promotes privacy coin payments to improve transaction experiences. Aaron also discusses the imperative of self-custody in health data management, alongside AI tools for personalized healthcare. With insights on Monero's resilience against co-option and the roles of technocratic figures, this conversation is a must-listen for privacy enthusiasts.
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Technocracy Is Accelerating Globally
- Aaron Day warns technocracy is advancing via digital IDs and CBDCs and predicts 3.5 billion digital IDs by 2027.
- He argues privacy coin adoption and mass opt-out are urgent counters to centralized control.
Onboard Vendors Through Usefulness
- Build practical on-ramps that show vendors real payment benefits before asking them to accept privacy coins.
- Aaron Day recommends creating valuable marketplaces first, then introduce privacy-coin payment education to providers.
Medical Tourism Example: Thailand
- Aaron describes Thailand's medical tourism model: resort-style care with business-class travel and steep savings versus U.S. hospitals.
- He uses this as a real example where privacy coins can simplify international payments for high‑value procedures.