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by araes 849 days ago
Frankly, when I started reading the article, I was actually expecting far more direct, practical applications, rather than pseudo-shame that I don't trust corrupt officials to have.

Stuff like:

If you have to pay, then paying a portion in Zero Notes so the total money is reduced.

Hiding fake money in the real money, so it will be obvious it was bribe money.

Allow you to tip off police, while mostly looking innocent if you're caught "I thought it was a real ruppee!"

Filling suitcases full of fake money, because they can't check before you leave (if you meet in public).

Making them with electronics, so the bribers can be followed (has other creepy issues though).

Making them with ink, that ruins other bribe money.

I dunno, like every con movie trick that Hollywood's used in money capers.

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You know, there’s a lot of prior art here, which again is very culturally-specific: Mahatma Gandhi used non-violence and shame to liberate India from British rule. Imagine how that changes your outlook on the world, vs. the story of the American Revolution.