Topic: Rfid Currency

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Factivist
Episode 890 2:25:30 - 2:31:36

890: Factivist

The Pin Jacket for Homeless Payments in Amsterdam

The city of Amsterdam introduces "Pin Jackets" for homeless individuals, allowing passersby to donate one euro via contactless RFID cards. The hosts criticize this as a step toward a total cashless society that allows the government to track and control all financial transactions. Adam Curry shares a personal story of having his bank accounts frozen in the Netherlands as a warning against digital-only currency.