Why China's Social Credit System Is Worse Than You Think

China’s new social credit system is still young and disunified, but the government’s plans for a ‘black mirror’-style system of numerical social credit is developing fast. Too low a score or too much debt could mean being barred from travel on planes or trains. High enough and you get discounts on hotels or better rates on a loan. This video is a deep dive into what we know so far about China’s Social Credit Score. In a previous video, I examined how China controls the internet, and this seems like the perfect sequel. Enjoy!