San Francisco 2033: You Will Own Nothing And Be Happy
Welcome to San Francisco in 2033, where universal basic income and FedGov surveillance pervade and Bitcoin is outlawed.This is a science-fiction piece by Jameson Lopp, professional Cypherpunk and cofounder and CTO at Casa.“Good morning.” I’m gently awoken by my smart watch’s soothing female voice. It’s a bit robotic but does have a touch of personality and charm.“Today is Monday, October 31, 2033,” it continues. “Your weekly basic income of $3,432 has been deposited into your account. $1,049 was withheld to pay your student loan.....
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