I don't think the 'event' will be instantaneous, I suspect that it has already started, and over a span of a couple years the economy will become more and more stressed. By the end of 2018 the citizens will be willing to try anything, and that is when 'they' will try to implement 'their' solution. This is why I think it is so important to get a position in several assets, or at least learn what crypto-currency and precious metals are all about. Just knowing where and how to buy it is important, and knowing how to secure a digital asset will be critical. No one will hack you for a single bitcoin right now, but if you have 5 sitting on a Windows computer that has been connected to the internet, and the price goes to $5k-$10K, you are almost guaranteed to lose them.