MacroVoices #525 Lyn Alden: Iran Contagion, Inflation & Private Credit

Lyn Alden's 'The Stolguard Incident' is a near-future science fiction techno-thriller that explores a world shaped by advanced AI, robotics, pervasive disinformation, and gene-editing technologies. The novel focuses on human relationships and individual choices amid institutional decay and ethical dilemmas, blending cyberpunk and biopunk elements. Alden emphasizes realistic extrapolation of current technologies while using some speculative elements to drive the plot and examine societal impacts. The story navigates terrorism, verification challenges in an era of convincing forgeries, and the moral consequences of technological change. It aims to be dark and violent at times but fundamentally human, highlighting how one person's actions can matter in an increasingly nihilistic world.

In 'Broken Money', Lyn Alden delves into the evolution of money, from ancient forms like shells and gold to modern technologies such as central banks and Bitcoin. The book examines the theoretical foundations and practical implications of various monetary systems, highlighting how technology drives global financial changes. Alden also explores the human impact of money and how new monetary technologies shape societal power structures. The book aims to provide readers with a deep understanding of money's past, present, and potential future, including emerging technologies that could improve the current financial system.