Digital ID seems like a minor issue to some but it serves as the key to total control. It could lock people into a system of surveillance and restrictions beyond what CBDCs alone allow. Ignoring this threat means missing the foundation of future tyranny.
A recent debate highlighted a common blind spot among freedom advocates. One person fully understood the risks of central bank digital currencies, including expiring money and carbon limits. Yet he saw digital ID as unimportant. He challenged anyone to show just one way it could empower the government in harmful ways.
Digital ID functions as the main entry point for all online and real-world services. Without it, people might lose access to banking, travel, or even basic purchases. Governments could track every move and deny rights based on compliance with rules. This creates a complete profile that ties identity to behavior in ways cash and old systems never did.
In the end, digital ID forms the base layer for a controlled digital world. It verifies and authenticates every action, making other tools like CBDCs far more powerful. Freedom lovers must recognize this risk now before it becomes impossible to escape the system.
Original Author: Josh Stylman | Source: Brownstone Institute
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