⚡️Finding Balance With Tech
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In this clip from Above’s 'Breaking Out of Tech Addiction' webinar, I talk about the solutions to technological addiction.

There are a few key strategies, such as mindful usage of your devices and mindful open source tools like usageDirect (available on F-Droid) that can help you keep track of your device usage without invasive surveillance from Big Tech.

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⚡️Privacy Recommendations: Avoid Calls & Texts
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In this clip from Above’s ‘The Future of Cell Service’ webinar I get into how nothing you say on the cell network is private. This is because call detail records from phone calls and SMS is recorded and logged. Calls and texts cannot be encrypted, secret surveillance programs like Hemisphere unconstitutionally collect national phone calls, and calls can be wiretapped.

This is why we recommend using encrypted messaging apps like XMPP, which can encrypt messages and calls before they leave the device. A VPN (like Above VPN) can also encrypt traffic passing through the mobile network and we recommend Jitsi for end to end encrypted video conferencing.

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⚡️ Internet Phone Number Privacy Improvements
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In this clip from Above’s ‘The Future of Cell Service’ webinar I speak about how we work with our partners in Canada JMP and the future of Above to become a provider of internet phone numbers in order to offer our customers the ultimate privacy.

Internet phone numbers are important because they allow you to make calls and texts through WiFi and over a VPN, which will leave no subscriber information on record. If you’re using cell service, the phone call will be disassociated from your usage.

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⚡️Exact Locations Can be Hard to Find
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I cover cell towers set signal range, and how associated towers may not always be the nearest location due to bad signals, obstruction from trees or tower congestion. I also mention how forensic analytics are used to track location data.

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⚡️How Long are Records Kept?
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I detail how your phone calls, texts, and history with cell towers can be stored from 1 year to indefinitely by major telecom carriers.

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⚡️Statistics on Average American Cell Phone Use
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In this clip from our ‘Breaking Out of Tech Addiction’ webinar, I get into how Americans check their phone 205 times a day on average! A single pickup of any given device can trigger a chain reaction, as 50% of screen time sessions start within 3 minutes of the previous one.

Our technology is addictive by design.

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⚡️Dopamine and the Psychological Impact of Digital Drugs
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In this clip from our ‘Breaking Out of Tech Addiction’ webinar, I discuss how phone experiences release dopamine, the reward center of the brain. Dopamine also plays a large role focus and motivation salience, which is what drives us to live our lives and procreate.

Notifications and information on social media weaponize this reward system by creating an endless feedback loop of likes and news that continuously restarts the daily cycle of addiction.

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⚡️The origins of Pegasus Spyware
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In this clip from Above’s ‘Hidden Signs Your Phone is Compromised’ webinar, I examine the first journalists who were targeted by receiving suspicious looking text messages on their phones.

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⚡️Why Aren't You Using XMPP on #SolutionsWatch
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I joined Corbett last week for a tell-all on XMPP, how to sign up for an account, get the app on your device, and get talking to people you know. We also released a free guide for people to get started.

Watch the episode of #SolutionsWatch

Download the guide: https://takebackourtech.org/xmpp

Hakeem Anwar of TakeBackOurTech.org and AbovePhone.com joins us to discuss the latest TBOT guide to Getting Started with XMPP. What is XMPP? Why is it superior to the centralized, Big Tech messaging apps? And, most important of all, why aren't you using XMPP?

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⚡️How does Above Phone Protect You Against Exploits?
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In this clip from Above’s ‘Hidden Signs Your Phone is Compromised’ webinar, we cover all of the ways in which the Above Phone and GrapheneOS protect you against threats from hackers.

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Friends,

Today is the day that REAL ID enforcement begins in the United States. After 20 years of lawsuits and states resisting, its finally here.

In this clip from my recent interview with James Li on Behind the Headlines on Breaking Points, I share the basics you need to know.

I discuss how REAL ID and mobile driver's licenses or simply digital driver's licenses is one step closer to a national digital ID program which can track you everywhere you go and block you out of the mainstream systems eventually.

See the full interview: https://theconsciousresistance.com/real-id-enforcement-breaking/

My last interview with Corbett brought out a few blackpilled people in the comments.

These people believe that:
- most if not all devices are completely compromised with hardware backdoors
- theres no such thing as privacy on the internet
- you can't escape from digital surveillance

I'm always going to keep fighting for our right to privacy and freedom when it comes to our technology, and this topic got me thinking.

For one, I think most people are fine simply by opting out of the consensual surveillance layers like big tech phones, devices, and social media. All software level stuff. These are the lazy ways we give away all of our data in mass.

Hardware backdoors are plausible but theres no evidence on their use in the wild. We don't know how easy it is to deploy, or if its feasible on a mass scale, or what an attack on a single device might cost in equipment and manpower.

It could cost a lot of time and money to backdoor a network of targetd. Even lesser spyware like NSO costs tens of thousands per infection.

I'm going to maintain that opting out of consensual surveillance is enough protection for 99.9% of people.

I also think we shouldnt assume we can be exploited or surveilled without clear evidence, such as primary reporting, information brought up in courts, or verified independently.

Even the PRISM leaks on big tech collusion at the end of the day was just a single PowerPoint slide.

Would they lie to make us believe they see and hear everything? Or is it more likely these companies are working in concert?

What do y'all think? Is it all hopeless with technology? Are you a blackpiller?

Do you think theres a way we can protect ourselves? Is there a reason why theres laws pushing to ban encryption, VPNs, and private crypto?

Can our connection remain sacred?

⚡️How to Verify if Your Phone is Compromised
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In this clip from Above’s ‘Hidden Signs Your Phone is Compromised’ webinar, I go through a specific process that you can perform to make sure that your phone hasn’t been tampered with by Pegasus malware or hackers.

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⚡️Live demo of Aurora Store, F-droid on Above Phone
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In this clip from Above’s ‘Hidden Signs Your Phone is Compromised’ webinar, I showcase how easy it is to get the open source apps you need.

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⚡️Dangers of Big Tech Phones
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Big Tech wants full control over your digital life—especially through your phone. From built-in trackers to hidden surveillance tools, your smartphone is one of the biggest threats to your privacy.

I sat down with Billy Bond from Perma Pastures Farm to talk about how to escape Big Tech’s grip and take control of your mobile device. If you care about digital freedom, this conversation is for you.

Watch here: https://above.sh/edBNCp

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⚡️Properties of Cell Towers & Call Detail Records
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In this clip from Above’s ‘The Future of Cell Service’ webinar I detail call detail record analysis, which involves mapping the location and azimuth of cell towers.

Tracking transaction over time leads to movement patterns, although the record can’t provide precise accuracy—instead they resort to general movements within the range of 25 miles.

This is sometimes difficult for law enforcement to analyze, which is why they need to rely on forensics for suspects.

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⚡️Welcome Newcomers
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Happy Sunday! Thanks for joining this channel, it means a lot that you care about using better technology.

For those that are new, #TBOT puts forth that:
- Technology can be used for good
- Tech can be used as a tool to resist tyrannical and abusive systems
- Its fairly simple to withdraw your consent from mass surveillance
- We must build better ways of communicating and connecting with each other

You picked a good week to join as content efforts are ramping up again. I'm working on a podcast-like weekly show that brings you new tech solutions every week. I'm also looking for contributors / writers that are aligned to the mission - more details on this soon.

For now I'll leave you with fresh content:
- Why Aren't You Using XMPP - Solutions Watch - free and decentralized encrypted messaging, audio & video calls
- XMPP Getting Started E-Guide - my free e-guide to start using XMPP
- Independent Media Alliance Panel on AI - Can AI be used for good? Listen to our discussion with IMA members including myself, Whitney Webb, Ryan Cristián, Derrick Broze, and James Corbett.

Also please take a moment to join our newly created substack: https://tbot.substack.com

EnJoy the rest of your Sunday! ❤️

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Who here drinks coffee? Long term, how do you feel? I gave up coffee for the past 2 years but have been getting back into it again, which I have mixed feelings about. On one hand, its making my body acidic, hurting my digestion, and transforming my neurochemistry towards addiction. On the other hand, its helpful for writing... 😭

Wow - thanks everyone for your feedback on coffee yesterday. Definitely a lot of different knowledgable opinions. My takeaway was that although its okay to have a little every once in a while, its not going to become a habit or crutch. My morning routine usually gets me in a good flow anyways:

- Wake up, use a Neti Pot to clean the nasal passages
- Go outside and get sunlight
- 10 - 30 minutes of pranayama (ever since I started doing this I don't get respiratory sickness anymore)
- Feel into the body and make a warming or cooling drink depending on the situation. I quite enjoy herbal teas.

⚡️Above DataSIM Demo
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I showcase how easy it is to setup the Above DataSIM in real time and how to make calls using Cheogram.

Purchase Above DataSIM here: https://abovephone.com/datasim

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