In a recent expose by investigative journalist Whitney Webb, the future of our global financial system is painted in a deeply unsettling light. Her revelations center on Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, and his ambitious plans to reshape the world's economic landscape through digital identities, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
At the heart of this transformation is the concept of a new financial governance system, which Webb suggests is designed to replace the post-World War II Bretton Woods system. This new system is built on blockchain technology, enabling comprehensive surveillance and censorship. According to Webb, global elites are merely waiting for a crisis of monumental scale to implement this new order, echoing the sentiments of French President Emmanuel Macron and World Economic Forum (WEF) founder Klaus Schwab, who have both called for a significant economic reset.
A key pillar of this new system is the digital identity, which is poised to become the sole means of proving one's legal existence. Webb warns that without participating in this system, individuals will be effectively excluded from the economic system and essential services, leading to a dystopian scenario where those outside the system are rendered invisible.
Fink's vision extends beyond just financial governance. He aims to tokenize all existing assets, commodities, and even the natural world. Webb highlights that forests, rivers, mountains, and lakes could soon be commoditized and owned by the ultra-rich, furthering their control over global resources and people. This tokenization, supported by entities like the Rockefeller Foundation, could transform the natural world into tradable financial products, deepening the divide between the powerful and the powerless.
The push for a green economy and decarbonization is another facet of this transformation. BlackRock is positioning itself as a key player in developing new infrastructure aligned with global carbon markets. This strategy not only reinforces their control over financial systems but also integrates environmental assets into the financial fold, presenting a facade of environmental stewardship while consolidating power.
Webb foresees a crisis on par with the economic devastation of World War II, engineered to usher in this new financial system. This crisis would implode the current debt bubble, allowing global elites to present digital currencies as the solution. However, this solution comes at a steep cost—individual privacy and freedom.
In this envisioned future, digital IDs would enable unprecedented levels of surveillance. Every aspect of life, from financial transactions to travel and health records, would be monitored and controlled through AI algorithms. This would lead to a highly managed society where personal freedom is severely restricted.
Webb's discussion with Mark Goodwin emphasizes the importance of awareness and resistance against this looming digital feudalism. The comprehensive control envisioned by figures like Fink and Schwab necessitates vigilance and proactive measures to safeguard personal freedoms and prevent the erosion of privacy and autonomy.
As these developments unfold, the world stands at a crossroads. The choices made today will shape the future of humanity, determining whether we move towards a society of inclusivity and freedom or one dominated by surveillance and control.
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