Most people think the credit card was just a convenient tool to replace cash. But if you dig deeper, you’ll find something far more revealing: the credit card was one of the earliest tools used to track, predict, and profit from human behavior—long before Facebook or Twitter ever existed.
I believe the history of the credit card is essential context for understanding how we got to this moment, where every swipe, like, scroll, and click feeds a massive surveillance and monetization machine. Credit cards laid the groundwork for the data-driven ecosystems that now dominate our lives.
To make this story easier to absorb, I’ve recorded it in podcast format for those who prefer to listen while commuting, walking, or multitasking. If you're curious about how your financial habits became valuable commodities—or why that matters—this one’s for you.
🎧 Click below to listen, and if it hits a nerve, share it with someone who still thinks Facebook “just sells ads.”
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