> While there may be some arguments against a cashless society from a privacy point of view, it's hard to argue with the convenience and cost savings that you g

> While there may be some arguments against a cashless society from a privacy point of view, it's hard to argue with the convenience and cost savings that you get from going cashless. I agree with your first sentence, but the summary doesn't necessarily follow. The convenience and cost savings are not free. You are the product. Moving to a "modern society" doesn't need to involve enriching the marketing networks of the planet.