We Are Moving Towards: Reputation Economy
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In this episode, we explore the deeper shifts behind digital identity, AI-driven finance, and the coming twilight of traditional money. Birch—internationally recognized author and advisor on the future of finance—joins host Alex to unpack the unseen forces shaping tomorrow’s financial infrastructure.
👇 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Trust, Infrastructure & the Future of Money
01:01 – Why Identity Is the New Money
04:50 – Reputation Economies and DIY Credit Systems
06:24 – Credentials Over Identity: What Really Matters in Transactions
08:00 – The Biggest Myth About Money Today
09:41 – Smart Wallets Aren’t for You, They’re for Bots
13:50 – Why AI Should Pay the Bills (and Pick the Hotel)
15:47 – Will CBDCs Power AI Payments?
18:00 – What Central Banks Must Learn from Stablecoins
20:00 – Financial Inclusion Without Bank Accounts
21:30 – Privacy, Regulation & Zero-Knowledge Infrastructure
24:11 – The Ethical Shift from Surveillance to AI Agency
26:36 – AI as a Strategic Event Horizon
27:24 – The Real Future: Do We Even Need Money Anymore?
Our guest:
David G.W. Birch
Author, Advisor & Fintech Futurist
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