In the early 20th century, a theory emerged claiming that personal identity and financial systems are part of a vast global corporate scheme. The theory suggests that social security numbers and birth certificates reduce individuals to financial assets, with the Federal Reserve playing a key role in this manipulation. The U.S. government, according to this narrative, used its citizens as collateral to secure loans from international bankers, leading to perpetual debt and financial control. The legal system, rooted in maritime admiralty law, allegedly transforms individuals into corporate entities, with birth certificates acting as proof of human stock. This theory encourages individuals to recognize these manipulative systems and reclaim their freedom by rejecting their corporate identity.