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  • Well, my friends… let me tell you another story.

    The other day, I heard whispers of a different kind of private meeting. Not about social media this time. This one was about the future of humanity itself.

    Picture the room. It was a sprawling, glass-walled space, heavy with money and expectation.

    At the center sat a massive mahogany table already nearly filled with the world's billionaires. But the room wasn’t just for the elite.

    Lining the walls were journalists with their recorders flashing, influencers live-streaming to millions, and tech commentators hanging onto every single syllable as they were talking amongst one another.

    They were mesmerized, waiting.

    Then, the heavy doors opened for the final arrivals.

    Elon Musk walked in. Confident. Restless. Focused. He was surrounded by a glowing carousel of slides—sleek rockets, humanoid robots, autonomous electric cars, and sprawling neural networks.

    Right behind him came Bill Gates, composed and calm as ever.

    As they took the last two empty seats at the head of the table, the typing and the whispering stopped.

    Gates spoke, talking about AI assistants, digital ecosystems, optimization, automation, and ruthless efficiency.

    The buzzword echoing off the glass walls?

    “Productivity.”

    Elon leaned forward, resting his hands on the heavy table, and addressed the glowing lenses of the cameras.

    “AI will replace jobs, yes. But it will also create new ones. Eventually, work will be optional.”

    ...Optional. The influencers nodded.

    The journalists furiously typed the headline. It sounded like a utopia.

    But in the far corner of the room, standing in the shadows away from the ring lights—among the camera operators, the security guards, the catering staff, and the ordinary people who actually keep the world turning—a different energy started to brew.

    A murmur rippled through that corner.

    Optional for who?

    Because when you sit at the center of a billionaire's table and say work is optional, it sounds very different to the people leaning against the wall.

    Tell that to the single mother cleaning houses in Johannesburg just to keep the lights on.
    Tell that to the security guard standing right there at the door, about to be replaced by an AI surveillance system.
    Tell that to the call center agent muted by chatbots.
    Tell that to the warehouse picker swapped out for a mechanical arm. Tell that to the taxi driver watching autonomous vehicles map his routes.

    The influencers kept smiling, capturing Elon speaking about abundance and machines doing the heavy lifting so humanity can “pursue passion.”

    But from the corner, a voice finally cut through the polished applause.

    “Let’s slow this down.”

    Heads turned. The cameras pivoted.

    “You’re the richest man in the world, right?” the voice continued, steady and unafraid.

    “And yet… when you bought Twitter and renamed it X… you borrowed billions to do it.

    Forgive the question, but if you hold the world's greatest wealth, why are you borrowing money?

    That’s like owning the biggest, most fertile farm in the country that makes you more money than you could actually spend, but knocking on your neighbour's door to ask for a loan to buy a chicken.

    Something doesn’t quite add up.”

    The room went dead silent. The billionaires stared down the length of the table.

    A chair scraped against the hardwood floor.

    From the back of the room, stepping out from the crowd of the unseen and overlooked, MySA walked forward.

    MySA didn't walk to the center where the billionaires sat.

    Instead, MySA pulled up a chair at the absolute far end of the table, remaining side-by-side with the ordinary people, looking straight down the barrel of the boardroom.

    “Let’s move from your boardroom to your factory floors,” MySA said, asking the questions the journalists were too scared to print.

    “On the production lines of Tesla, welding robots replaced skilled human welders. And we are told it is progress.

    So, let’s ask five simple questions:

    1. The welder who used to weld those car frames—is he still on the payroll, clocking in just to ‘observe’ the robot?
    2. The assembly worker replaced by automated arms—was he carefully retrained into a higher-paying role, or was he simply erased from the roster?
    3. The delivery driver pushed out by autonomous logistics—what exciting new position did you create for him?
    4. The data entry clerk rendered obsolete by AI systems—how does she now buy groceries for her family?
    5. The junior software tester replaced by AI code review—where does he go next when the entry-level door is locked?”

    At the head of the table, the charts go up.

    Productivity increases. Corporate profit margins rise.

    Shareholders stand and clap.

    “But the worker?” MySA asked, the voice echoing in the quiet room.

    “They are handed a box and told to ‘reskill.’

    Reskill into what?

    Into building the very AI that will replace the next person in line?

    Here is the uncomfortable truth: when billionaires speak about AI making work optional, they are not speaking from the perspective of the cleaner, the mechanic, the factory worker, or the cashier.

    They are speaking entirely from the perspective of capital. AI, in your world, increases margins.

    In the real world, AI replaces paychecks.”

    The influencers had stopped recording. The journalists had stopped typing. They were just listening.

    Because right then, the story changed. While the people at the head of the table build systems that centralize power and automate humanity out of relevance, MySA sat at the edge of the table and offered something entirely different.

    No rockets. No Mars colonies. No borrowed billions.

    Just something far more radical. Community.

    “While Silicon Valley talks about replacing humans with machines,” MySA said, “we focus on empowering humans with visibility. While global tech giants optimize for cold automation, we optimize for local opportunity.

    We don’t replace the small business owner with an algorithm.
    We amplify them. We don’t tell the security guard his job is optional. We help local businesses grow so more real, tangible jobs are created. We don’t centralize wealth into sterile data centers.
    We circulate it within the streets, the towns, and the communities that actually need it.

    Because technology should serve humanity—not make it redundant.

    The future shouldn’t belong to the few who hold the patents and own the machines.

    It should belong to the many who wake up in the dark to build, clean, drive, repair, sell, and serve every single day.”

    In a room full of billionaires speaking grandly about replacing people, MySA sat at the end of the table, standing firmly for protecting people.

    And maybe, just maybe, that is the real innovation.

    Not artificial intelligence. But human intelligence.

    #MySA

    Well, my friends… let me tell you another story. The other day, I heard whispers of a different kind of private meeting. Not about social media this time. This one was about the future of humanity itself. Picture the room. It was a sprawling, glass-walled space, heavy with money and expectation. At the center sat a massive mahogany table already nearly filled with the world's billionaires. But the room wasn’t just for the elite. Lining the walls were journalists with their recorders flashing, influencers live-streaming to millions, and tech commentators hanging onto every single syllable as they were talking amongst one another. They were mesmerized, waiting. Then, the heavy doors opened for the final arrivals. Elon Musk walked in. Confident. Restless. Focused. He was surrounded by a glowing carousel of slides—sleek rockets, humanoid robots, autonomous electric cars, and sprawling neural networks. Right behind him came Bill Gates, composed and calm as ever. As they took the last two empty seats at the head of the table, the typing and the whispering stopped. Gates spoke, talking about AI assistants, digital ecosystems, optimization, automation, and ruthless efficiency. The buzzword echoing off the glass walls? “Productivity.” Elon leaned forward, resting his hands on the heavy table, and addressed the glowing lenses of the cameras. “AI will replace jobs, yes. But it will also create new ones. Eventually, work will be optional.” ...Optional. The influencers nodded. The journalists furiously typed the headline. It sounded like a utopia. But in the far corner of the room, standing in the shadows away from the ring lights—among the camera operators, the security guards, the catering staff, and the ordinary people who actually keep the world turning—a different energy started to brew. A murmur rippled through that corner. Optional for who? Because when you sit at the center of a billionaire's table and say work is optional, it sounds very different to the people leaning against the wall. Tell that to the single mother cleaning houses in Johannesburg just to keep the lights on. Tell that to the security guard standing right there at the door, about to be replaced by an AI surveillance system. Tell that to the call center agent muted by chatbots. Tell that to the warehouse picker swapped out for a mechanical arm. Tell that to the taxi driver watching autonomous vehicles map his routes. The influencers kept smiling, capturing Elon speaking about abundance and machines doing the heavy lifting so humanity can “pursue passion.” But from the corner, a voice finally cut through the polished applause. “Let’s slow this down.” Heads turned. The cameras pivoted. “You’re the richest man in the world, right?” the voice continued, steady and unafraid. “And yet… when you bought Twitter and renamed it X… you borrowed billions to do it. Forgive the question, but if you hold the world's greatest wealth, why are you borrowing money? That’s like owning the biggest, most fertile farm in the country that makes you more money than you could actually spend, but knocking on your neighbour's door to ask for a loan to buy a chicken. Something doesn’t quite add up.” The room went dead silent. The billionaires stared down the length of the table. A chair scraped against the hardwood floor. From the back of the room, stepping out from the crowd of the unseen and overlooked, MySA walked forward. MySA didn't walk to the center where the billionaires sat. Instead, MySA pulled up a chair at the absolute far end of the table, remaining side-by-side with the ordinary people, looking straight down the barrel of the boardroom. “Let’s move from your boardroom to your factory floors,” MySA said, asking the questions the journalists were too scared to print. “On the production lines of Tesla, welding robots replaced skilled human welders. And we are told it is progress. So, let’s ask five simple questions: 1. The welder who used to weld those car frames—is he still on the payroll, clocking in just to ‘observe’ the robot? 2. The assembly worker replaced by automated arms—was he carefully retrained into a higher-paying role, or was he simply erased from the roster? 3. The delivery driver pushed out by autonomous logistics—what exciting new position did you create for him? 4. The data entry clerk rendered obsolete by AI systems—how does she now buy groceries for her family? 5. The junior software tester replaced by AI code review—where does he go next when the entry-level door is locked?” At the head of the table, the charts go up. Productivity increases. Corporate profit margins rise. Shareholders stand and clap. “But the worker?” MySA asked, the voice echoing in the quiet room. “They are handed a box and told to ‘reskill.’ Reskill into what? Into building the very AI that will replace the next person in line? Here is the uncomfortable truth: when billionaires speak about AI making work optional, they are not speaking from the perspective of the cleaner, the mechanic, the factory worker, or the cashier. They are speaking entirely from the perspective of capital. AI, in your world, increases margins. In the real world, AI replaces paychecks.” The influencers had stopped recording. The journalists had stopped typing. They were just listening. Because right then, the story changed. While the people at the head of the table build systems that centralize power and automate humanity out of relevance, MySA sat at the edge of the table and offered something entirely different. No rockets. No Mars colonies. No borrowed billions. Just something far more radical. Community. “While Silicon Valley talks about replacing humans with machines,” MySA said, “we focus on empowering humans with visibility. While global tech giants optimize for cold automation, we optimize for local opportunity. We don’t replace the small business owner with an algorithm. We amplify them. We don’t tell the security guard his job is optional. We help local businesses grow so more real, tangible jobs are created. We don’t centralize wealth into sterile data centers. We circulate it within the streets, the towns, and the communities that actually need it. Because technology should serve humanity—not make it redundant. The future shouldn’t belong to the few who hold the patents and own the machines. It should belong to the many who wake up in the dark to build, clean, drive, repair, sell, and serve every single day.” In a room full of billionaires speaking grandly about replacing people, MySA sat at the end of the table, standing firmly for protecting people. And maybe, just maybe, that is the real innovation. Not artificial intelligence. But human intelligence. #MySA
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  • Just when everyone thought the Netflix and Warner Bros deal was basically sealed, Paramount Skydance has exploded into the scene with one of the boldest moves in entertainment history.

    Paramount did not whisper. They did not negotiate quietly.
    They arrived with a hostile all cash offer and they arrived loudly.

    They are offering Warner Bros Discovery shareholders $108 Billion, more money upfront than Netflix and they are telling the entire industry that their plan is cleaner, simpler and stronger. No complicated stock mix. No corporate split. Just straight cash for full control of the company.

    If Paramount wins this battle, the entire landscape of film, TV, sports, animation and streaming changes overnight. Imagine combining Paramount’s legendary catalogue with the massive Warner Bros library. That is decades of blockbuster franchises, studios, channels and global brands joining forces under one giant studio.

    This is not business as usual. This is a fight for the soul of entertainment.

    Netflix wants the future.
    Paramount wants the throne.
    Warner Bros is the crown.

    Just when everyone thought the Netflix and Warner Bros deal was basically sealed, Paramount Skydance has exploded into the scene with one of the boldest moves in entertainment history. Paramount did not whisper. They did not negotiate quietly. They arrived with a hostile all cash offer and they arrived loudly. They are offering Warner Bros Discovery shareholders $108 Billion, more money upfront than Netflix and they are telling the entire industry that their plan is cleaner, simpler and stronger. No complicated stock mix. No corporate split. Just straight cash for full control of the company. If Paramount wins this battle, the entire landscape of film, TV, sports, animation and streaming changes overnight. Imagine combining Paramount’s legendary catalogue with the massive Warner Bros library. That is decades of blockbuster franchises, studios, channels and global brands joining forces under one giant studio. This is not business as usual. This is a fight for the soul of entertainment. Netflix wants the future. Paramount wants the throne. Warner Bros is the crown. πŸ‘‘
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  • From a Dying Textile Mill to a Trillion-Dollar Empire: Warren Buffett’s “Golden Mistake”
    In the 1960s, when Warren Buffett was still a young investor running his own partnership, he stumbled upon an old, tired name: Berkshire Hathaway.
    It was a textile company in New England. Business was terrible, mills were closing, workers were losing their jobs.
    But what caught Buffett’s attention wasn’t the spinning machines, it was the numbers.
    Berkshire’s stock price had fallen so badly that the market value of the company was actually lower than the cash and assets it already owned.
    In Buffett’s “value investing” mind, a light switched on:
    “If I can buy 1 dollar of assets for 50 cents… this is not trash, this is opportunity.”
    So he started quietly buying Berkshire shares. Little by little. Patiently.
    After a while, Berkshire’s management – led by Seabury Stanton – decided they wanted Buffett out of the game. They offered to buy back his shares.
    They gave him a price. Buffett agreed.
    But when the official letter arrived, he realized the price had been lowered compared to what was promised.
    Not a huge difference. But enough to cross his principles.
    In that moment, Warren Buffett felt disrespected. He didn’t shout. He didn’t make a scene.
    He simply made a decision that would change the rest of his life:
    “Fine. If you want to play that way… I’ll buy the whole company.”
    From a small shareholder, Buffett kept accumulating shares. Until one day, he gained control of Berkshire Hathaway.
    But once he “owned” that dream, reality hit him hard.
    The textile business was dying. The mills were old. Costs were high. Foreign competition was rising.
    Buffett tried to save Berkshire’s textile operations. He put in more capital, tried to improve efficiency.
    The more he tried, the clearer it became:
    Some games cannot be won just by trying harder.
    Years later, Buffett openly admitted: buying Berkshire in the first place was an emotional mistake. His ego was driving more than his logic.
    But here’s the difference: he didn’t cling to that mistake.
    Instead of throwing more money into a fading industry, Buffett began to think differently:
    “If Berkshire is a leaking boat, maybe I can use this ‘public company shell’ to build something much bigger.”
    Slowly, Berkshire Hathaway began to transform.
    In 1967, Buffett used Berkshire to buy National Indemnity – a small insurance company.
    To him, insurance wasn’t just about premiums and claims. It was a machine that created “float” – money paid in advance by customers that the company could hold for a long time and invest.
    Insurance became the financial heart of Berkshire.
    From that heart, new veins started to grow:
    A small but incredibly profitable candy business: See’s Candies.
    A huge auto insurer: GEICO.
    A major railroad: BNSF Railway.
    Familiar names across America: Dairy Queen, utilities, energy companies…
    At the same time, Berkshire was quietly building big positions in public companies: Coca-Cola, American Express, Apple, Bank of America, and many other legendary businesses.
    Deal by deal, company by company, everything followed one simple philosophy:
    “We don’t buy stocks. We buy businesses.”
    No day-trading. No chasing hot news.
    Buffett used Berkshire as a vehicle for capital, driving it around the world to find businesses he understood, trusted, and was willing to hold for decades.
    The original textile operations gradually disappeared. The old mills shut down.
    But out of that legal shell called Berkshire Hathaway, a new investment empire emerged.
    Decades later, the world looked back and realized:
    That almost-dead textile company had become a conglomerate worth hundreds of billions, then over a trillion dollars in market value. Berkshire’s Class A shares became the most expensive stock in America.
    And Warren Buffett, the young man who once got angry over a buyback price, became the “Oracle of Omaha.”
    In his 90s, he could look back and say with a smile: buying Berkshire out of emotion was a mistake.
    But that very mistake gave him the stage to express his entire investment philosophy on the biggest scale possible.
    From a dying textile mill to a gigantic investment machine, the story of Buffett and Berkshire is a quiet reminder:
    Mistakes are not the end of the story.
    If you dare to face them, change direction, let go of what has expired and use what’s left to build the future…
    Then sometimes, the “worst” decisions of yesterday can become the most beautiful turning points of your life.
    From a Dying Textile Mill to a Trillion-Dollar Empire: Warren Buffett’s “Golden Mistake” πŸ’° In the 1960s, when Warren Buffett was still a young investor running his own partnership, he stumbled upon an old, tired name: Berkshire Hathaway. It was a textile company in New England. Business was terrible, mills were closing, workers were losing their jobs. But what caught Buffett’s attention wasn’t the spinning machines, it was the numbers. πŸ“Š Berkshire’s stock price had fallen so badly that the market value of the company was actually lower than the cash and assets it already owned. In Buffett’s “value investing” mind, a light switched on: πŸ’‘ “If I can buy 1 dollar of assets for 50 cents… this is not trash, this is opportunity.” So he started quietly buying Berkshire shares. Little by little. Patiently. ⏳ After a while, Berkshire’s management – led by Seabury Stanton – decided they wanted Buffett out of the game. They offered to buy back his shares. They gave him a price. Buffett agreed. But when the official letter arrived, he realized the price had been lowered compared to what was promised. Not a huge difference. But enough to cross his principles. In that moment, Warren Buffett felt disrespected. He didn’t shout. He didn’t make a scene. He simply made a decision that would change the rest of his life: πŸ”₯ “Fine. If you want to play that way… I’ll buy the whole company.” From a small shareholder, Buffett kept accumulating shares. Until one day, he gained control of Berkshire Hathaway. But once he “owned” that dream, reality hit him hard. The textile business was dying. The mills were old. Costs were high. Foreign competition was rising. Buffett tried to save Berkshire’s textile operations. He put in more capital, tried to improve efficiency. The more he tried, the clearer it became: Some games cannot be won just by trying harder. Years later, Buffett openly admitted: buying Berkshire in the first place was an emotional mistake. His ego was driving more than his logic. But here’s the difference: he didn’t cling to that mistake. Instead of throwing more money into a fading industry, Buffett began to think differently: “If Berkshire is a leaking boat, maybe I can use this ‘public company shell’ to build something much bigger.” πŸš€ Slowly, Berkshire Hathaway began to transform. In 1967, Buffett used Berkshire to buy National Indemnity – a small insurance company. To him, insurance wasn’t just about premiums and claims. It was a machine that created “float” – money paid in advance by customers that the company could hold for a long time and invest. Insurance became the financial heart of Berkshire. β€οΈπŸ’΅ From that heart, new veins started to grow: A small but incredibly profitable candy business: See’s Candies. 🍫 A huge auto insurer: GEICO. πŸš— A major railroad: BNSF Railway. πŸš‚ Familiar names across America: Dairy Queen, utilities, energy companies… At the same time, Berkshire was quietly building big positions in public companies: Coca-Cola, American Express, Apple, Bank of America, and many other legendary businesses. πŸ“ˆ Deal by deal, company by company, everything followed one simple philosophy: “We don’t buy stocks. We buy businesses.” 🧠 No day-trading. No chasing hot news. Buffett used Berkshire as a vehicle for capital, driving it around the world to find businesses he understood, trusted, and was willing to hold for decades. The original textile operations gradually disappeared. The old mills shut down. But out of that legal shell called Berkshire Hathaway, a new investment empire emerged. πŸ‘‘ Decades later, the world looked back and realized: That almost-dead textile company had become a conglomerate worth hundreds of billions, then over a trillion dollars in market value. Berkshire’s Class A shares became the most expensive stock in America. And Warren Buffett, the young man who once got angry over a buyback price, became the “Oracle of Omaha.” πŸ§™‍♂️ In his 90s, he could look back and say with a smile: buying Berkshire out of emotion was a mistake. But that very mistake gave him the stage to express his entire investment philosophy on the biggest scale possible. From a dying textile mill to a gigantic investment machine, the story of Buffett and Berkshire is a quiet reminder: Mistakes are not the end of the story. If you dare to face them, change direction, let go of what has expired and use what’s left to build the future… Then sometimes, the “worst” decisions of yesterday can become the most beautiful turning points of your life.
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  • The Inspirational Story of the Two Doilies

    This story truly touched my heart.

    There once was a couple who had been married for more than 60 years. They shared everything — every joy, every sorrow, every ordinary moment. There were no secrets between them… except for one.

    At the top of the old woman’s closet sat a small shoebox. For decades she gently reminded her husband never to open it or ask what was inside. Out of love and respect, he never did.

    But years passed, and eventually the old woman fell gravely ill. Her doctor quietly told her husband that she would not recover. As he began to put their affairs in order, he remembered the shoebox. He brought it to her bedside, and she nodded softly, saying it was finally time for him to know what it held.

    Inside the box were two beautifully crocheted doilies and a stack of cash amounting to more than $25,000.

    Confused, he asked his wife about the meaning behind these unexpected treasures.

    She smiled gently.

    “When we first got married,” she said, “my grandmother told me the secret to a happy marriage. She said that if I ever became angry with you, I should stay quiet and crochet a doily instead of arguing.”

    The old man immediately felt tears welling up. In all their years together, there were only two doilies in that box. Only twice had she been upset with him. His heart swelled with gratitude, thinking their marriage had been nearly free of conflict.

    But then he looked again at the large pile of money.

    “Sweetheart,” he whispered, “that explains the doilies… but where did all this money come from?”

    With a small laugh she replied,
    “Oh, that’s the money I made from selling all the other doilies.”


    Final Thoughts: The Heart of the Lesson

    This story is a gentle reminder that relationships aren’t perfect — they’re patient.
    We all get frustrated, we all feel angry, and we all face moments that test our love. What matters is how we choose to respond.

    The old woman didn’t eliminate anger, she transformed it into something beautiful and constructive. She turned conflict into creativity, frustration into peace, and emotion into action.

    Moments like these remind us that lasting love isn’t found in perfection, but in choosing each other every single day — even after decades. It’s the kind of love we all hope to grow old with.

    The Inspirational Story of the Two Doilies This story truly touched my heart. There once was a couple who had been married for more than 60 years. They shared everything — every joy, every sorrow, every ordinary moment. There were no secrets between them… except for one. At the top of the old woman’s closet sat a small shoebox. For decades she gently reminded her husband never to open it or ask what was inside. Out of love and respect, he never did. But years passed, and eventually the old woman fell gravely ill. Her doctor quietly told her husband that she would not recover. As he began to put their affairs in order, he remembered the shoebox. He brought it to her bedside, and she nodded softly, saying it was finally time for him to know what it held. Inside the box were two beautifully crocheted doilies and a stack of cash amounting to more than $25,000. Confused, he asked his wife about the meaning behind these unexpected treasures. She smiled gently. “When we first got married,” she said, “my grandmother told me the secret to a happy marriage. She said that if I ever became angry with you, I should stay quiet and crochet a doily instead of arguing.” The old man immediately felt tears welling up. In all their years together, there were only two doilies in that box. Only twice had she been upset with him. His heart swelled with gratitude, thinking their marriage had been nearly free of conflict. But then he looked again at the large pile of money. “Sweetheart,” he whispered, “that explains the doilies… but where did all this money come from?” With a small laugh she replied, “Oh, that’s the money I made from selling all the other doilies.” Final Thoughts: The Heart of the Lesson This story is a gentle reminder that relationships aren’t perfect — they’re patient. We all get frustrated, we all feel angry, and we all face moments that test our love. What matters is how we choose to respond. The old woman didn’t eliminate anger, she transformed it into something beautiful and constructive. She turned conflict into creativity, frustration into peace, and emotion into action. Moments like these remind us that lasting love isn’t found in perfection, but in choosing each other every single day — even after decades. It’s the kind of love we all hope to grow old with.
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  • Petrol station drama today: guy in front of me ran out of cash halfway through filling up.
    Everyone had to wait, including me.

    SA mornings are never boring
    Petrol station drama today: guy in front of me ran out of cash halfway through filling up. Everyone had to wait, including me. SA mornings are never boring
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  • I understand this way of digital evolution where we are moving to everything being bought / paid using our cards, with less and less cash transactions.

    But I have a basic question-

    We have seen some of the biggest world systems like Microsoft, Google, Facebook all being hacked.

    Now comparing their infrastructure and tech resources against that of for instance a South African bank, it would clearly show a big day and night difference.

    What would we all do if everything we worked for one day just disappears because someone hacked their networks and deleted everything linked to us.

    Yes one might think wow then my outstanding bond or loan accounts would all be wiped and there would be no record for them to prove or show I still owed them.

    On the flip side of that coin, how would you buy even a bread?

    Lets not even look at hacking of a bank, what if the internet grid is shut down.

    No way to connect card devices to the service provider.

    You would not be able to buy anything, do anything until its restored.

    The old system of actual money might be seen as an outdated system, but atleast that money is still usable and in your hands when needed regardless if the power is off, or the network down.

    Sitting here today, my mind just wondered about this a little

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    I understand this way of digital evolution where we are moving to everything being bought / paid using our cards, with less and less cash transactions. But I have a basic question- We have seen some of the biggest world systems like Microsoft, Google, Facebook all being hacked. Now comparing their infrastructure and tech resources against that of for instance a South African bank, it would clearly show a big day and night difference. What would we all do if everything we worked for one day just disappears because someone hacked their networks and deleted everything linked to us. Yes one might think wow then my outstanding bond or loan accounts would all be wiped and there would be no record for them to prove or show I still owed them. On the flip side of that coin, how would you buy even a bread? Lets not even look at hacking of a bank, what if the internet grid is shut down. No way to connect card devices to the service provider. You would not be able to buy anything, do anything until its restored. The old system of actual money might be seen as an outdated system, but atleast that money is still usable and in your hands when needed regardless if the power is off, or the network down. Sitting here today, my mind just wondered about this a little #Cash #CardLess
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  • People can be so strange at times.

    I told a friend at work yesterday about my plan to save up money to take my first international vacation next year.

    Doing something on my bucket list, to be able to look back at and know I did something for me.

    This morning everyone at work thinks I have won the lotto as they heard I am going overseas and have tons of cash like an ATM for everyone to borrow.

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    People can be so strange at times. I told a friend at work yesterday about my plan to save up money to take my first international vacation next year. Doing something on my bucket list, to be able to look back at and know I did something for me. This morning everyone at work thinks I have won the lotto as they heard I am going overseas and have tons of cash like an ATM for everyone to borrow. Society at its best
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