The discussion about “smart cities” is often promoted with modern infrastructure, digital networking and sustainable urban planning. However, behind the euphonious facade, a second reality is increasingly revealing itself: a global agenda that, under the pretence of climate protection and sustainability, is enabling far-reaching encroachments on freedom of movement, private life and property.
A new explosive video by the investigative format The Pulse uses concrete examples to show how these measures – from blanket surveillance to mobility restrictions – are being introduced not only in authoritarian states, but also in Western democracies.
Directly to the video:https://www.bitchute.com/embed/29qnqxwVAXE3/
From monitoring to control: what smart city really means
“Smart City” sounds like progress – networked traffic control, energy-efficient buildings, digital citizen services. But according to The Pulse, the agenda encompasses much more:
- Complete digital recording of movement data, energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.
- Digital identification as a prerequisite for access to services and mobility.
- Integration of digital currency with real-time control over transactions.
- Weather and environmental manipulation as part of the control instruments.
- Social credit systems that can assess and sanction behaviour.
The central goal: a smart grid that not only monitors, but also regulates – including the possibility of restricting citizens to “15-minute cities” in which all activities are fully documented and penalised in the event of “non-compliance”.
US state of Massachusetts as a pilot project
A current example is provided by the US state of Massachusetts with Senate Bill S2246, introduced by Majority Leader Cynthia Krehm:
- Tracking of all kilometres driven via government systems and vehicle inspection data.
- Possible charges per mile travelled – with option to limit annual mileage.
- Collaboration with car manufacturers for real-time data acquisition.
- Adaptation of urban planning to make driving more difficult: fewer car parks, more pedestrian zones.
Officially, the law is intended to reduce emissions and help achieve “net zero by 2050”. However, critics see this as the start of a state-imposed restriction on personal mobility.
A globally harmonised roadmap
The developments in Massachusetts are not an isolated case. The international Global Covenant of Mayors network already lists hundreds of US cities – in both Republican and Democratic states – as part of the smart city agenda.
Similar programmes run in:
- Australia – Introduction of a road usage charge that affects all vehicle types (petrol, diesel, hybrid, electric). Background: falling revenue from fuel tax.
- Canada – drastic penalties for offences against environmental zones, now in the six-figure range.
- EU countries – integration of mobility monitoring into climate and digital strategies, often via “Green Deal” projects.
- USA – Numerous states are testing VMT(Vehicle Miles Traveled) taxes to directly charge for kilometres driven.
Characteristic: The introduction is taking place almost simultaneously in Western countries – a clear indication of coordinated implementation within the framework of the 2030 Agenda and international climate agreements.
From climate policy to behavioural control
While supporters point to CO₂ reduction and traffic management, critics see a dangerous paradigm shift:
- CO₂ budgeting could be coupled with digital payment systems in the future.
- A negative social credit score – for example due to “excessive driving” – could lead to travel bans or financial restrictions.
- The technical foundations are already in place with networked vehicle systems, GPS tracking, automated toll systems and digital IDs.
The result would be mobility that is no longer determined by individual decisions but by centralised algorithms.
“Steer until you stop” – the double game
The Pulse refers to a typical pattern:
- Government increases fuel prices and pushes for e-mobility.
- After the switch to e-cars, tax revenue from mineral oil tax will collapse.
- New charging systems such as VMT are being introduced to secure revenue – and at the same time curb mobility.
This not only creates a permanent dependency on state authorisation, but also disproves the illusion that electromobility automatically brings freedom or cost savings.
Conclusion: A global reorganisation of freedom of movement
The smart city agenda is no longer a theoretical future scenario. It is being implemented in parallel in the USA, Canada, Australia and Europe – with measures that deeply encroach on personal freedom.
What begins as a climate change policy can evolve into a seamless control system that regulates movements, transactions and even social interactions.
The Pulse calls for local legislative initiatives to be examined, VMT programmes to be questioned and the creeping introduction of digital movement restrictions to be firmly opposed.
- Source:uncut-news.ch
- August 15, 2025
