“They’re Building a Control Grid to Control You” | Simon Dixon

“They’re Building a Control Grid to Control You” | Simon Dixon

Author: Simon Dixon August 27, 2026 Duration: 1:25:28

In my 4th appearance on The Peter McCormack Show (recorded 27 August 2026; duration: 1 hour 27 mins), titled “They’re Building a Control Grid to Control You,” Peter McCormack and I sit down for an in-depth analysis of global monetary friction and the emerging financial control grid.

In this episode, Peter and I discuss the $40 trillion US national debt milestone, the mechanics behind Treasury debt rollovers, and how central banks, in my opinion, socialise bond market losses onto ordinary citizens through inflation while privatising capital gains into stock markets.

We also examine the corporate debt boom driving the AI data centre build-out, real-term wealth erosion in the housing market, and how technocratic structures are positioning programmable money and CBDCs as crisis bailouts within the expanding FIC, MIC, and TIC framework.

In my view, as artificial intelligence accelerates labor market disruption, the ultimate choice ahead is whether you prepare to become an asset owner or remain trapped as a debt holder. Allegedly, defending your individual freedom against an Orwellian surveillance grid requires building digital resistance—running independent nodes, maintaining Bitcoin self-custody, and mastering key management to protect your cryptographic identity and wealth.


Simon Dixon brings his decades of experience in finance and technology to every conversation on Simon Dixon Hard Talk. This isn't a surface-level commentary on markets; it's a rigorous exploration of the forces reshaping global systems. Episodes delve into the practical realities of Bitcoin as hard money, the geopolitical implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies, and investment strategies for a world in economic transition. Simon engages with experts, critics, and innovators, fostering discussions that connect the dots between business, politics, and technological disruption. The dialogue is grounded in his own journey from traditional finance to the frontier of digital assets, offering a unique perspective that is both analytical and deeply personal. You'll find the podcast challenges conventional narratives, asking tough questions about monetary sovereignty, wealth preservation, and the future of capital. It’s for anyone who senses the status quo is shifting and wants to understand the underlying mechanics, not just the headlines. Expect detailed analysis, candid interviews, and a focus on long-term principles over short-term noise. Tune in for a thought-provoking examination of money, power, and the tools for navigating the next era.
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