#TBOT: Take Back Our Tech

⚡️ The Risk of Draining Aquifers for Data Centers In my discussion with Seth Holehouse, we examined the threat of depleted aquifers. When data centers pull millions of gallons, it risks wells, farms, and entire ecosystems. 📺 Watch interview here 💧 Get the truth about data centers 📱 Learn more about Above Phone — 🫶 @takebackourtech 📩 WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER | 🎥 VIDEOS| XMPP | SUBSTACK

Over the course of the last 16 years of my activism and indie journalism, I have faced accusations from haters and people who are NOT arguing in good faith attempting to discredit my work. Now, this isn't anything new for ANYONE who chooses to put themselves into the "public sphere", especially on the internet, and I have become accustomed to it. However, recently I noticed a wave of comments across various social media platforms claiming that my *very humble success* has come overnight and that this alleged rapid success makes me suspect. I find this hilarious because for anyone who has actually followed my work or taken 2 seconds to look into my history, you can see that I have been busting my ass as an activist, and later a journalist, film maker, public speaker, author etc for nearly 2 decades. Whatever limited success I have - and I am grateful for it - it certainly did not happen overnight. I am extremely shadowbanned, downranked by the algo, and have fought for every bit of audience I've gained. I've built my humble audience (about 500k across all platforms and email) by hitting the pavement and doing real journalism, and by living the message that I promote. In fact, it was really cool to meet a few people on The Activation Tour who said they've been following me since the 2010-2012 era of my work. Not only is that so cool to know that someone has been keeping up with me for that long, but its a testament to the length of time I've been committed to this work. Do you want to know the secret to my humbling (but growing) success? I invest in myself and my work. It's that simple. I'd estimate that over the last 16 years I invested somewhere between $15-20k of MY OWN MONEY into my work. This money went towards doing in person activism and journalism in places like NYC for 9/11 from 2011-2017, protests like Ferguson, Standing Rock, COVID, etc, political conventions and events, activist and freedom events etc etc. For the vast majority of my work I've paid out of pocket. There have been times that journalistic outlets I've worked for covered some of my costs, and there have also been times that crowdfunding covered my costs (thank you!). Overall, though, I've covered my own costs and I've done it because going to in person events and networking with people, putting my face and name out there, and doing the real work is what a journalist does. THIS is why people know my work. NOT because I blew up overnight and have questionable funding. Anyways, Thanks to everyone who supports my work and efforts, whether you've been following since 2010 or 2020.

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⚡️ Zano, The Spiritual Successor To Monero? Monero, is known to be the king of privacy coins, largely thanks to the CryptoNote protocol which makes transactions harder to trace. The original founder of CryptoNote launched his own cryptocurrency, Zano — to fix the problems with earlier coins. Hybrid proof of stake, full Chain membership proofs, and a Zano powered debit card without KYC? Learn all this and more in today's episode. 📺 Full interview on Substack 📱 Privacy is important, Above can help — 🫶 @takebackourtech 📩 WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER | 🎥 VIDEOS| XMPP | SUBSTACK

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Bringing a home-cooked lunch when you travel is a tasty act of resistance.

⚡️ Powering Data Centers In my conversation with Mike Adams and Todd Pitner over at Decentralize.TV, we talked about how some residents lose power while data centers gain priority. But local communities still have the power to push back and shape what happens next. 📺 Watch the full interview 💧 Get the truth about data centers — 🫶 @takebackourtech 📩 WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER | 🎥 VIDEOS| XMPP | SUBSTACK

Are you wondering what the point of the Enhanced Games really is and who's paying to make them happen? via The Corbett Report https://ift.tt/LeIOujD

My friends building this app to learn about a subject through a timeline of media. Its a pretty interesting concept. Tell me what you think. https://loreline.live/loreline/burning-man

⚡️How Digital Id Goes from Voluntary to Mandatory In this clip, Efrat Fenigson and I discuss how digital ID systems start as “voluntary” but quickly become mandatory by proxy, just ilke India’s Aadhaar. Once Enough people rely on it, exclusion kicks in: from renting a hom to opening a bank account. We also see how the UK is using similar tactics, starting with company directors and spreading from there. 🎥 Watch the full interview here 📱 Get your privacy gear — 🫶 @takebackourtech 📩 WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER | 🎥 VIDEOS| XMPP | SUBSTACKm

⚡️A Tool to Help Communities This week I sat down with Seth from Man in America to talk about data centers and share the AI Data Center Map I’ve been working on for the last 6 months. This is a tool I’m hoping will help people better understand the impact of this growing issue, organize with each other, and find solutions. 📺 Watch the interview 🌎Explore the map — 🫶 @takebackourtech 📩 WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER | 🎥 VIDEOS| XMPP | SUBSTACK

Are Data Centers Building a Surveillance Grid? In my interview with Dr.Trozzi, we discussed the shocking reality behind a big tech's AI arms race and how data centers might be fueling a global surveillance network. 🎥 Watch the full interview here 🗺️ Get the truth about data centers 📱Stop big techs harvesting of your data, go Above — 🫶 @takebackourtech 📩 WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER | 🎥 VIDEOS| XMPP | SUBSTACK

Hakeem from Above Phone: Modern digital convenience is a TRAP! Massive data collection is only accelerating...

New episode and interview with Hakeem Anwar on Decentralize.TV: AI Data Centers, Digital ID Control and the War on Human Freedom https://brightvideos.com/play/vid-1291619a-2133-42be-bca8-231b963af017/index.html

🗺️ Mapping AI's Hidden Impact In my conversation with James Corbett, we highlighted the AI data center map I created, exposing water and power risks. This tool shows why we need to rethink big tech's footprint. 📺 Watch the full interview here 📱 Choose privacy-Go Above — 🫶 @takebackourtech 📩 WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER | 🎥 VIDEOS| XMPP | SUBSTACK

Sneak peek on the AI Data Center Report on the MacroAggressions Podcast with our friend Charlie Robinson. Check it out! https://odysee.com/@Macroaggressions:6/-649--Documenting-the-Big-Data-Takeover---Hakeem-Anwar:8

Better health, better communities, better technology. We’re proud to be part of the Better Way Conference New England on May 30. Come find Above Phone at our booth and learn how to make your digital life more private and intentional. We’re also giving away an Above Phone 9 Pro XL. Anyone who buys an in-person or virtual ticket is automatically entered, and there’s a no-purchase entry option too! Learn more: https://above.sh/ZnzmCz — 🫶 @takebackourtech 📩 WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER | 🎥 VIDEOS| XMPP | SUBSTACK

🚫 The Power of Saying No I recently talked about habits with Web3 Privacy Academy. A really important habit to build is saying no. At the grocery store. Rewards card? Phone number? No. I don’t have one. I don’t even have a phone. They’re trained to ask. You have to be ready to push back. It’s about setting boundaries. 🪧Watch the full interview here 📱 Your private life should stay private. Start with your phone. — 🫶 @takebackourtech 📩 WEBSITE & NEWSLETTER | 🎥 VIDEOS| XMPP | SUBSTACK

A 3D printed DeFlock.org figure!!