A Modern Neo-Feudal State, The Tech Lords Ushering in a Return to the Medieval
If ever such tech lords decide that their will should supplant that of the majority's, or that through their influence they might alter the course of history by sustaining one country's war of aggression on another or by manipulating the political landscape, democracy will be the casualty - in America and throughout the world.
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The Federal Reserve's 'Death Star'. The Battle Over America's Wallets.
The CBDC debate continues. Concerns over the exploration of the creation of a central bank digital currency in the United States, commonly referred to as a CBDC, has some lawmakers up in arms regarding its potential for increased government surveillance and control.
Tech Boom in the Philippines? US Investments Could Signal Lucrative Opportunities
The United States Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stated during an official visit to Manila on Monday that American businesses are expected to announce investments totaling more than $1 billion in the Philippines.
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A recent analysis found that living comfortably in any of the country's major cities would cost a lot of money.
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