Today I was joined by Professor Brunello Rosa, author of the book Smart Money to discuss digital money, CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies), and how China is winning the race for the future of money! We break down what a CBDC really is, why it matters for our future, and how China is already light-years ahead when it comes to digital currency. They are 10 years ahead of the West in the development and practical role-out of digital money.

We’ll explore the privacy concerns surrounding CBDC's and programmable money. Are CBDCs a threat to our freedom or the natural next step in the evolution of money? Why is the West lagging behind China, and what does that mean for the global balance of power?

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Smart Money: How Digital Currencies Will Shape the New World Order - https://amzn.to/4jGDPLq

00:00 Analog to Digital Transition

07:59 Defining Digital Identity

14:03 CBDC Privacy and Control Concerns

19:01 Digital Currency: Privacy vs. Control

22:02 Central Bank Counterparty Management

30:31 "Phone Dependency and Innovation"

36:36 "Web 3.0: The End of Salaries?"

41:45 Escaping Machine-Driven Work Cycle