Wizja Na Żywo

Internet Dependence and Infrastructure Risks

Krzysztof Jackowski argues that modern society is dangerously dependent on the internet. Because energy, banking, transport, healthcare, and industry rely on connected systems, he says a major outage could cause widespread disruption and take months to recover from. He suggests that government advice to stock essential supplies may reflect concerns about infrastructure or network failures, not only war.

Jackowski predicts that serious internet disruptions—possibly caused by cyberattacks or powerful malware—could affect parts of Europe, including Britain, France, and the Benelux countries. He speculates that an initial major incident might occur shortly before Christmas and that repeated disruptions could be connected to preparations for conflict.

In his view, such events could prompt governments to impose tighter internet controls, including requiring users to register under a unique identity and ending online anonymity. These are his forecasts and opinions, not verified reports.

Memory and Human Dependence

Jackowski reflects on memory as the basis of personal identity and compares human life to a system in which the internet is a second, human-created system. He warns that dependence on it has made people and institutions more vulnerable.

Currency and Borrowing

In response to audience questions, Jackowski says he expects confidence in the US dollar to rise temporarily before a sharp retreat. He predicts that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could lose popularity if the dollar is displaced as a leading international currency, though he does not expect them to disappear.

He advises avoiding loans where possible. If borrowing is unavoidable, he says he would prefer a fixed interest rate.

Presenter: Krzysztof Jackowski.