{"title":"Brett Scott","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking works of Brett Scott, a renowned author and expert in the realms of finance and investment. With a career dedicated to demystifying the often complex world of money, Scott invites readers to dive into his insightful analyses and to reconsider the financial systems that underpin our everyday lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eCloudmoney\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the evolving landscape of digital finance, offering a critical examination of how power and technology are reshaping the very nature of money. Scott’s engaging narrative weaves together elements of economics, technology, and social commentary, providing a comprehensive guide to understanding the implications of digital currency and the cashless society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned investor or simply curious about the future of financial transactions, Brett Scott's books serve as an invaluable resource, blending in-depth research with accessible storytelling. Immerse yourself in his writings and gain fresh perspectives on the dynamic intersection of money and society.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cloudmoney-by-brett-scott-9781529111484","title":"Cloudmoney","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCloudmoney\u003c\/em\u003e takes us to the frontlines of a war for our wallets that is also about our freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho really benefits from a cashless society?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany of us rarely use cash these days. The reach of corporations into our lives via cards and apps has never been greater. But what we're told is inevitable is actually the work of powerful interests — the great battle of our time is for ownership of the digital footprints that make up our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCloudmoney\u003c\/em\u003e tells a revelatory story about the fusion of big finance and tech, which requires physical cash to be replaced by digital money or 'cloudmoney'. Diving beneath the surface of the global financial system, Brett Scott uncovers a long-established lobbying infrastructure waging a covert war on cash under the banner of progress but at the cost of our privacy, politics, and individual freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A wonderfully revolutionary text'\u003c\/em\u003e — Yanis Varoufakis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Scott has struck an important vein that is vital in a digital age'\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Brilliant, fascinating and utterly accessible'\u003c\/em\u003e — Kate Raworth, author of \u003cem\u003eDoughnut Economics\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46481679745260,"sku":"9781529111484","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11536563482732.jpg?v=1748210614"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/brett-scott.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}