Picture a world where the state knows exactly how much you spend on coffee, to whom you transfer or even gift funds, and where you'll travel for your holiday - before you even make the decision. Your money ceases to be your instrument; it becomes an instrument of control over you. "Financial Dystopia" is an alarming, yet vital, conversation about a future that is already dawning. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are presented as a great leap forward, that should potentially give us convenience, transparency, and a weapon against the shadow economy. But this glossy exterior conceals a new layer of control. Control over your finances, your habits, and perhaps your very thoughts. If you still think the money in your bank account belongs to you, consider this book your last warning.
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