Yes indeed. I should have titled this post "everything is going to plan!"

Something I've noticed about the above breakdown... they start the programming long before reaching the step. So yes, the 'cash is bad' idea has been reaching the mainstream more and more over the last year, preparing us for the moment when the decision comes to eliminate it altogether. Once everyone is accepting a (digital) basic universal income and the shops don't accept cash any more... then they really will have us by the balls! And by 'us' I mean 'them' ;)