@metal-brain said😞Not forced from above but rather individuals in society make the change themselves, in this case people simply stop using cash.
Organic?
What are you talking about?
@kevcvs57 saidThat is fine with me as long as it is not coerced by making cash inconvenient.
😞Not forced from above but rather individuals in society make the change themselves, in this case people simply stop using cash.
@divegeester saidI think I'd prefer a moneyless society, sort of like what birds and dolphins have.
How far away is the scenario of a truly cashless society with all its inherent dangers. Are you for or against, and why?
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/apr/18/the-big-idea-should-we-embrace-a-cashless-society
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Another argument against.
Today is the national holiday in the Netherlands. My town turns it centre over to a flea market for the day. People sit along the shopping streets, with all their old stuff to be sold on a blanket or sheet, and the rest of us shuffle along and buy (or don't). Almost all of what is sold is old children's books, clothes, toys, and so on, which are no longer useful to the child of a couple of years on but might well be wanted by parents of younger children. About 50% of those selling are children, selling their old, unwanted books and toys for 50 cents each. They'll probably make about a tenner or three in pocket money. Does anyone expect those children to buy a debit card machine for 450 euros, or to rent it for 200 euros plus 30 cents per transaction? Are you really that heartless?