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The speaker argues that five years ago the WEF claimed we would own nothing by 2030, tied to the UN Agenda 2030, with digital ID as a key component. They question how ownership has shifted toward non-ownership in that period. They point to homeownership: ownership in homes has remained flat over the last five years while rent has skyrocketed, with a claimed increase of 5,600,000.0. As a result, homeownership is expected to decline, and younger generations, particularly Gen Z, are described as priced out and the largest generation ever to be renting.
The speaker claims many goods and services are moving to subscription models. They note that vehicles are adopting subscription features from brands like Toyota, Mercedes, and BMW, and that farming equipment from John Deere can be shut down if a subscription service is not maintained, with mechanics needed to fix issues tied to that service. Printer ink subscriptions are cited with HP, asserting that canceling the ink subscription would cause the printer to stop functioning. They argue that media, movies, and music have moved to streaming services, and ownership is eroded because items are stored in cloud rather than in the user’s possession. CDs and DVDs are gone, and gaming systems can be shut down if the user’s behavior is not acceptable.
Software previously owned, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Quicken, and Microsoft Office, is now offered on a subscription basis, so users no longer own the software but pay to use it regularly. Ebooks are also hosted on Kindle, with a specific claim that in 2009 Amazon removed George Orwell’s books from some users’ digital libraries. The speaker asserts that such controls illustrate how digital content can be removed.
They argue that digital ID would enable even broader control, allowing authorities to shut users down or deny access to services. The speaker emphasizes that incremental steps are leading toward owning nothing and paying regularly for access to services that were once purchased outright. They claim social media platforms can suspend users for things they disapprove of, reinforcing the potential reach of this agenda. The overall conclusion presented is that this is the direction of Agenda 2030 and how ownership is being eroded.