Back in the ancient times, about 20 years ago, people would exchange goods and services for bits of paper and metal trinkets.
It seems like the future is getting a free refridgerator that you pay for by watching an ad before you can take out the milk. (Oops, did I just spoil someone's startup?)
The history of religion disagrees with your view of ancient times. Swindlers have always been on the psychological attack. The difference now is that they are more invasive in more of the minutes of our lives.
It seems like the future is getting a free refridgerator that you pay for by watching an ad before you can take out the milk. (Oops, did I just spoil someone's startup?)