Beer And Conversation With Pigweed And Crowhill

P&C drink and review Festifall, a Marzen lager by Southcounty Brewing, then discuss the prospect of a world without cash. Deepfakes, fake documents, and AI-generated “evidence” are becoming harder to spot — and that might be what finally pushes governments and businesses to demand trusted digital sources. But that trust comes at a price: a digital ID system that could track who you are, what you do, and even what you buy.In this episode, we explore:* How fake videos and online deception could accelerate the rollout of digital IDs.* The battle between centralized systems (government-controlled) and decentralized ones (blockchain-based).* The alleged benefits for individuals, businesses, and governments: convenience, security, efficiency, fraud prevention.* The hidden dangers: surveillance, data breaches, social control, and the loss of financial and personal freedom.* Real-world examples from China’s social credit system to Canada’s Freedom Convoy—and what they reveal about where this might lead.* Whether