The Stoic Pirate

Digital currencies are coming fast—and they’re not what you think.

In October 2025, the European Central Bank will launch the digital euro. But this episode isn’t just about Europe. It’s about the global shift toward Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)—and the quiet, dangerous power they bring.

What if your money could be tracked, restricted, or even expired?
What if the state - not you - decided how and where you’re allowed to spend?

In this episode of "The Stoic Pirate", we break down:

- How digital currencies open the door to total financial surveillance
- Why programmable money gives governments the power to control behavior
- How negative interest rates and expiration dates destroy saving and ownership
- Why the digital euro (and other CBDCs) mark a political power shift—from citizen to state

This episode is not about fear.
It’s about freedom.

Because once these systems are in place—your choices will shrink.
This is your wake-up call to stay informed, think critically, and resist the illusion of convenience.

Watch the full breakdown. Comment. Subscribe. Share it with someone who still thinks this is “just a tech upgrade.”

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Stay sharp. Stay free. Stay stoic.
And as always—be a damn pirate.

What is The Stoic Pirate?

The stoic pirate is on a quest for the treasure of the good life. On his journey, he encounters philosophical, psychological and political questions.

The intention of the stoic pirate is to encourage critical reflection and motivate people to be more humane, magnanimous and courageous.

The pirates were not satisfied with the prevailing social norms, they questioned and tried to break new ground.

The podcast is aimed at open-minded people, mavericks and those for whom today's culture of debate and discussion has become too simple-minded, opinionated and politically correct.