The dream of the bad guys is to herd us around like cattle, slaughtering some of us when the time is ripe. With geofencing, a form of digital fencing, they really would get to treat us like cattle.
Geofencing would be a "dream-come-true" for the tyrannical power-lusting opportunists of the world.
Yes it does! I thought that, by not signing those WHO Agreements, we had separated from the globalists. Apparently not so. The beat goes on. That means our own government is complicit.
The UK has signed up to WHO. Control of our population etc is going the same way. Our stupid labour government in killing free speech and a police force is being introduced to spot the offender. I wish we had a TRUMP in our country!
the Bible’s most chilling warning may be that of "strong delusion"—the idea that those who reject truth will be given over to a lie they cannot escape. MAGA’s devotion persists despite the adultery payoffs, the stolen documents, the fraud convictions, pedophilia, covering up Epstein files and the open contempt for America’s democracy.
The mark of the beast was never just a hat. It was the willingness to trade integrity for power, to worship a man instead of principles, to choose tribalism over truth, justice and the American way.
As Proverbs says: "A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion." In the MAGA gospel, facts don’t matter. Only loyalty does. And that may be the most biblical tragedy of all.
MAGA, Repent of your support for the false prophet.
Put your phones in a small metal box or frequency blocking bag when you go anywhere. Only take it out when you actually need it. That will be the only point that they can track where you are.
The computer is about to switch to Linux system too. The techno crew pushed it too far, and now it will slip through their fingers- Tarkin-like. More peeps are opting out of microsofts/apples little closed circuits, not only because they dont like being forced to upgrade $#!@ like a subscription based model, but they are also realising that 80s-like- your freaking healthier when not connected 24/7- but that hurts their profit margin:P
You are 100% not controllable in this world if you are using tech that sits outside their reach and the ubernerds will rise up and rain $#!@ down everywhere, if anyone messes with their Linux system;P
The elites realised that "he who owns the tech, rules."
Now it becomes, "he who does not use their tech, cannot be owned".
If Linux becomes ore popular, I suspect that it will fall prey to the same problems as the other operating systems. Apple used to be considered untouchable by hackers until it became more popular and has the same problems as the others.
My computer doesn't work. The monitor doesn't work either. I have no internet. I have no way of switching to Linux, because $$$ and no technical knowledge.
My partner has been on Linux for more than a decade and loves it. Never has any technical problems. Doesn't even need to use malware or antivirus protection.
Don't rely on this though. As Linux desktop marketshare is increasing, so is malware. Good internet and computer practices will always provide the largest amount of protection, regardless of what operating system you use. But outside of that using things like UFW and ClamAV are starting to become requirements.
It's protection by obscurity. Windows users get targeted the most because Windows has held the largest desktop marketshare and because most computer illiterate people are using Windows. This makes it a large and easy to target group. Linux users (up until more recent years) have generally been more tech savvy making them harder to scam/infect but also most malware creators don't care about going for an operating system that used to only represent 1% of users.
Now that Linux is starting to overtake Mac in some markets and has an increasing diversity in users (including the tech illiterate), it's becoming more of a interest to scammers.
Just recently Arch Linux' AUR (Arch User Repository) was targetted with two sets of malware. It was removed very quickly, but still, shows that Linux is starting to become more of a target.
Still no where near as much as Windows (and Mac) of course. And the vast majority of scams are promulgated via email, advertising, etc. and less through operating systems themselves. But still, better to be on the safe side. And like most things Linux, UFW and ClamAV are lovely lightweight applications. If you're partner isn't using things like Flatpak then Firejail, which can sandbox applications, can also be useful but may depend on their personal opsec as to whether it's worth it or not :)
Wait for October this year (when Windows 10 goes EoL) and then a whole lot of cheap second hand desktops and laptops will come onto the market. These days, Linux can be very easy to install. Linux Mint is pretty good at guiding you through the install process. If you go to https://endof10.org/ you may be able to find someone in your area who can help you. Sometimes there is also a local Linux enthusiast group in your area and they can help you too :)
This is great info thank you, I am in UK with no idea what to do come October but there are Linux installers here. Thanks again from a very technically challenged veg grower.
I'm not very familiar with Macs sorry but I'll help as best I can. Are you asking with regards to replacing your Mac with another computer? Or asking if you can install Linux on a Mac?
Well, either. My MAC is 2016, so it's getting old and overheating, so I may need to get another soon. However, I'll get an older, used MAC when I do. I was just curious as to whether it was possible to install on a MAC. Also is Linux compatible with most printers, portable hard drives, etc.?
That's why I like Signal. Allows me to get text and even calls (though I rarely use that) while sitting at my desktop. Wifi is off and phone can be off (usually is) but it still works. Allows a curated subset of people to get through to you while the phone AND wifi is off.
Agreed. I wouldn't trust ANYTHING digital. And to say it is "safer" as regards surveillance is probably a delusion. The deep state etc pretty much knows everything we do if they want to know it. But because it is encrypted etc it is probably harder for the average hacker to get at your messages. In the end the feature I like most is texting from my keyboard and being able to have my phone off while still being able to send and receive text (and voice if I set it up) from my curated list of most important contacts. Other texts I don't care and they don't need to be as timely.
I have it on my SERIOUSLY old clunker iPhone (get it free from app store), my clunker windows 10 PC and my SERIOUSLY old linux mint laptop that died while on windows and was rehabilitated and saved from the junk bin with linux mint. Much lighter weight than windows and if it crashes big time (it hasn't yet) you just get the image from linux mint and reload it. Been using linux on occasion to eventually dump windows altogether.
Also easy to install on android and I have friends who use that
I originally got it because I can't text in an acceptable time frame. I can barely keyboard in an acceptable time frame. But Signal allowed me to do everything from the desktop keyboard. using PC tools which I know how to use. I am a smart phone cave man.
Works just like regular texting EXCEPT everything is encrypted and private. If it were an emergency for example and I had no other way I would send an SSI on Signal rather than text and set a timed auto delete. Anything on text is public far as I know. I am sure even signal is not perfect but it is better. Mainly I wanted to be able to text from my desktop keyboard and the phone and wifi off
Congrats on going further than I so far have. I find the smart phone useful and pretty difficult to get rid of. However I feel no need to be contactable every minute of the day, nor to sit and scroll on the metro etc. So I have one, but it stays at home. If (for instance) a restaurant can’t give me a proper menu, I go somewhere else. (So far only had to do it once).
Yes, I was at a restaurant with a couple of friends and I was pleasantly surprised when a friend (who still wears a masks and believes the Covid narrative) insisted upon a paper menu. It was interesting 'cuz I can't talk w/her about mask or injection mandates but I could have an intelligent discussion about the AI takeover and she was very concerned about it. This gives me (a very small amount) of hope...
Back in the day, when I saw all my clients becoming slaves to their "smart" phones, I resolved then and there to never, ever go down that insane road . . . .
The satellites now don’t need an electronic to ping a heartbeat. Might want the phone so you can also have a phone on top of being out of any control you think exists for the average citizen unless you’re “in” on some stuff in which case holla. And your comment wouldn’t make sense if that was the case so. Check.
Walmart grocery “pick up” does it now. Before you turn into the parking lot you get a text that says “you’ve arrived”—- like I didn’t know that. Messed them up when I put my phone in the Faraday bag!😂
Driverless car surveillance is a subject nobody is talking about. Perhaps because they are not living in or around the AI capital of the world, San Francisco. My observation:
Driverless cars have high surveillance cameras gathering not only user data but pedestrian, other cars and their drivers. We sometime see two or three driverless cars per block. They are everywhere and tracking 24/7.
AI is getting smarter with the installation of speed cameras. Perhaps the surveillance cars and cameras are now linked. I noticed that recent speed limits have changed from 35 to 25 on thorough fares but for a few blocks only I. The long stretch. Our cars’ speed limit dash still says 35. When one speeds we received a courtesy notices in the mail. The most interesting and the most disturbing aspect of this notification is that the same car can get a notice addressed to me if I was speeding is that 25 mph zone and then the next notice addressed to my wife if she speeds. Definitely face recognition is happening. Freaky how fast things are changing.
And who wants to give up driverless cars? Would people rebel if they put up surveillance cameras all over the city ? I would say they would. But the cars are another story. So many people think the driverless cars are statistically safer and totally cool they never think about the surveillance aspect that is going on. At some point during another lock down who is going to unplug those cars keep them off the road ?
I read somewhere a while back that driverless cars have 15+ cameras, and the sheer volume of data they can collect means that, in theory, car manufacturers could give them away because the use and sale of the data are so lucrative.
But there are surveillance cameras all over most cities now, and most people don't seem to care. I'm always the lone protestor... People tell me it's up there for our own safety. However, IMO, we were much safer before the 9/11 surveillance state began because people used to look out for each other, not regard each other with suspicion.
BTW, I rented a car recently and got caught in a heavy rain storm during a road trip. I was stuck for a little while on a ramp by the highway. I ended up saying, "I'm scared" out loud. The car heard me. "How can I help you?" it asked. No joke. That freaked me out, and I turned off the car... Most people I meet, though, are perfectly fine with surveillance. It's there to keep us "safe." I live in upstate - Western NY.
The smart toilet reminds me of this article I read in a tech magazine discussing how the smart toilet and the smart mirror would replace your doctor. Every morning, you step into the washroom, your smart mirror scans you, your toilet analyzes your urine, and together they tell you what you are doing right and wrong. I remember thinking that might be neat for a day or two then you’d get tired of it telling you, you had too much wine the night before. Add this new layer, it uploads your data and some algorithm orders your meal for you the next evening at the restaurant based on your health score, social credit score and all the scores I can’t even conceive of at the moment.
I have to call Revenue Canada on Monday to tell them I want my income tax return assessment mailed to me. Don’t email it to me because I am no longer communicating digitally.
The people I know love this stuff. They also got all the shots and boosters. Santa Fe, NM does not need any more outside forces to turn it into a geofenced area. The population there has already opted in. And the tourists come as well.
Same here in WNY. People act like I'm old fashioned or maybe a crazy conspiracy theorist. I honestly think we're all doomed, but I'm going to continue to resist anyway. I'll go down fighting.
Some people "tolerate" me and my crazy ideas. The trees are dying all around us/them. And yet they refuse to see the forest or the trees. We have graduated from visible stripes in the skies to a permanent dome of pollution in a state with no industry to speak of. Of course, these comments are in reference to geoengineering. Sort of goes along with geofencing in my mind.
They have all the infrastructure in place. All that's needed is tacit agreement. Be sovereign with a loud and clear response to their offer and know you are not alone.
In the Venice Beach area, people were complaining about electric scooters and various other "smart", electrically-powered bikes being ridden on the Boardwalk (which is actually a problem, potentially - when people rent these things, and the operate them in a reckless fashion, buzzing walk-only zones at high speeds, terrorizing and sometimes physically injuring pedestrians). So the local Neighborhood Council demanded that the city impose "geo-fencing" around various areas, as a requirement for operating rental businesses, for these things.
Apparently it works, because you can find scooters abandoned at the edges of the 'forbidden zones', where they suddenly power-down, and won't restart, until taken outside of the proscribed area.
This is part of why they wanted everything on "5G", and higher. 4G LTE was about as fast as anyone really needs, to stream and play games, etc.. The 5G has wider bandwidth, allowing IOT and various other surveillance and control technologies.
I'm in the UK and our government appears to be communist. It's now killing free speech and bringing in a police force to spy on people, even this comment could be picked up. It's getting more frightening each day. God help us!!!
I found my Blackberry the other day, my first thought was whether I could get a sim for it. Where the smartest thing it can do is send an email, or get a headline, if I was prepared to wait 10 minutes for the screen to load. I'm fed up of being contactable 24/7. i have trained everyone in my life that if you contact me by phone, I'll get back to you within 3 business days to respond.
I had a BlackBerry 10 (well, I still do, but...). The hardware is fine - charges up, etc - takes great pics. But it no longer works as a phone since they turned off the 3G signal.
Why does BlackBerry no longer make phones? Because they refused to place backdoors in their OS for inteliigence agencies. They do cybersecurity now.
That's a shame, we need to remember that our phones have off buttons. Faraday bags are cheap and tin foil still works. Big Brother is quite fragile, just bag it...
I think Faraday bags are a good idea. Put the phone in one that works, and only pull it out when you actually need to use the damn device. A temporary fix that most anyone can do, until we get more sensible arrangements in place.
I've seen a review of Faraday bags in which the reviewer also tested wrapping a phone in tin foil--and that did not work. Further, I had one commercial Faraday bag that did not work; my phone would ring with calls while inside the bag. The bag I currently use (from a brand called "Go Dark") works OK, provided it is properly closed.
Thanks for writing about this, Jessica.
The dream of the bad guys is to herd us around like cattle, slaughtering some of us when the time is ripe. With geofencing, a form of digital fencing, they really would get to treat us like cattle.
Geofencing would be a "dream-come-true" for the tyrannical power-lusting opportunists of the world.
Sounds like the WEF to me. Of course just one arm of the same decopuss.
Yes it does! I thought that, by not signing those WHO Agreements, we had separated from the globalists. Apparently not so. The beat goes on. That means our own government is complicit.
The UK has signed up to WHO. Control of our population etc is going the same way. Our stupid labour government in killing free speech and a police force is being introduced to spot the offender. I wish we had a TRUMP in our country!
the Bible’s most chilling warning may be that of "strong delusion"—the idea that those who reject truth will be given over to a lie they cannot escape. MAGA’s devotion persists despite the adultery payoffs, the stolen documents, the fraud convictions, pedophilia, covering up Epstein files and the open contempt for America’s democracy.
The mark of the beast was never just a hat. It was the willingness to trade integrity for power, to worship a man instead of principles, to choose tribalism over truth, justice and the American way.
As Proverbs says: "A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion." In the MAGA gospel, facts don’t matter. Only loyalty does. And that may be the most biblical tragedy of all.
MAGA, Repent of your support for the false prophet.
Put your phones in a small metal box or frequency blocking bag when you go anywhere. Only take it out when you actually need it. That will be the only point that they can track where you are.
Also, turn OFF location detection on all devices
You can still be tracked
Idiots do it for a few cents off.
Or change to a "dumb" phone, like I did.
The computer is about to switch to Linux system too. The techno crew pushed it too far, and now it will slip through their fingers- Tarkin-like. More peeps are opting out of microsofts/apples little closed circuits, not only because they dont like being forced to upgrade $#!@ like a subscription based model, but they are also realising that 80s-like- your freaking healthier when not connected 24/7- but that hurts their profit margin:P
You are 100% not controllable in this world if you are using tech that sits outside their reach and the ubernerds will rise up and rain $#!@ down everywhere, if anyone messes with their Linux system;P
The elites realised that "he who owns the tech, rules."
Now it becomes, "he who does not use their tech, cannot be owned".
Liberate your tech, and you liberate your future.
I think the switch to Linux is important. I did it too.
If Linux becomes ore popular, I suspect that it will fall prey to the same problems as the other operating systems. Apple used to be considered untouchable by hackers until it became more popular and has the same problems as the others.
Indeed
My computer doesn't work. The monitor doesn't work either. I have no internet. I have no way of switching to Linux, because $$$ and no technical knowledge.
If the $$$ ever becomes available, you can simply buy a computer with Linux preloaded:
> https://duckduckgo.com/?q=linux+enabled+computers&t=brave&ia=web
My partner has been on Linux for more than a decade and loves it. Never has any technical problems. Doesn't even need to use malware or antivirus protection.
Worked on a computer using Linux many years ago at a job. It ran smoothly.
Good to know! 👍 Apparently Linux is also the infrastructure for some of the largest servers in the world.
Don't rely on this though. As Linux desktop marketshare is increasing, so is malware. Good internet and computer practices will always provide the largest amount of protection, regardless of what operating system you use. But outside of that using things like UFW and ClamAV are starting to become requirements.
Agreed. I've never understood how he can get away with this. Will share your feedback with him.
It's protection by obscurity. Windows users get targeted the most because Windows has held the largest desktop marketshare and because most computer illiterate people are using Windows. This makes it a large and easy to target group. Linux users (up until more recent years) have generally been more tech savvy making them harder to scam/infect but also most malware creators don't care about going for an operating system that used to only represent 1% of users.
Now that Linux is starting to overtake Mac in some markets and has an increasing diversity in users (including the tech illiterate), it's becoming more of a interest to scammers.
Just recently Arch Linux' AUR (Arch User Repository) was targetted with two sets of malware. It was removed very quickly, but still, shows that Linux is starting to become more of a target.
Still no where near as much as Windows (and Mac) of course. And the vast majority of scams are promulgated via email, advertising, etc. and less through operating systems themselves. But still, better to be on the safe side. And like most things Linux, UFW and ClamAV are lovely lightweight applications. If you're partner isn't using things like Flatpak then Firejail, which can sandbox applications, can also be useful but may depend on their personal opsec as to whether it's worth it or not :)
Wait for October this year (when Windows 10 goes EoL) and then a whole lot of cheap second hand desktops and laptops will come onto the market. These days, Linux can be very easy to install. Linux Mint is pretty good at guiding you through the install process. If you go to https://endof10.org/ you may be able to find someone in your area who can help you. Sometimes there is also a local Linux enthusiast group in your area and they can help you too :)
This is great info thank you, I am in UK with no idea what to do come October but there are Linux installers here. Thanks again from a very technically challenged veg grower.
Anything for MAC? Just thought I'd ask.
I'm not very familiar with Macs sorry but I'll help as best I can. Are you asking with regards to replacing your Mac with another computer? Or asking if you can install Linux on a Mac?
Well, either. My MAC is 2016, so it's getting old and overheating, so I may need to get another soon. However, I'll get an older, used MAC when I do. I was just curious as to whether it was possible to install on a MAC. Also is Linux compatible with most printers, portable hard drives, etc.?
A lot less than you think.
I did it for under $200
That's why I like Signal. Allows me to get text and even calls (though I rarely use that) while sitting at my desktop. Wifi is off and phone can be off (usually is) but it still works. Allows a curated subset of people to get through to you while the phone AND wifi is off.
Not sure that it's technically dead as far as surveillance is concerned
Agreed. I wouldn't trust ANYTHING digital. And to say it is "safer" as regards surveillance is probably a delusion. The deep state etc pretty much knows everything we do if they want to know it. But because it is encrypted etc it is probably harder for the average hacker to get at your messages. In the end the feature I like most is texting from my keyboard and being able to have my phone off while still being able to send and receive text (and voice if I set it up) from my curated list of most important contacts. Other texts I don't care and they don't need to be as timely.
Never heard of it.
https://signal.org/
Works on iphone, ipad, android, windows and linux
I have it on my SERIOUSLY old clunker iPhone (get it free from app store), my clunker windows 10 PC and my SERIOUSLY old linux mint laptop that died while on windows and was rehabilitated and saved from the junk bin with linux mint. Much lighter weight than windows and if it crashes big time (it hasn't yet) you just get the image from linux mint and reload it. Been using linux on occasion to eventually dump windows altogether.
Also easy to install on android and I have friends who use that
I originally got it because I can't text in an acceptable time frame. I can barely keyboard in an acceptable time frame. But Signal allowed me to do everything from the desktop keyboard. using PC tools which I know how to use. I am a smart phone cave man.
Works just like regular texting EXCEPT everything is encrypted and private. If it were an emergency for example and I had no other way I would send an SSI on Signal rather than text and set a timed auto delete. Anything on text is public far as I know. I am sure even signal is not perfect but it is better. Mainly I wanted to be able to text from my desktop keyboard and the phone and wifi off
https://signal.org/download/
If you are interested I would be happy to help you get it installed
Faraday bag. slnt.com
Thanks! I couldn't think of the name. I use a metal box.
Wtf?
Q: Who of us will throw their "smart" phone into a landfill?
A: Me.
Congrats on going further than I so far have. I find the smart phone useful and pretty difficult to get rid of. However I feel no need to be contactable every minute of the day, nor to sit and scroll on the metro etc. So I have one, but it stays at home. If (for instance) a restaurant can’t give me a proper menu, I go somewhere else. (So far only had to do it once).
Leaving your phone at home when you go out is a great idea.
Yes, I was at a restaurant with a couple of friends and I was pleasantly surprised when a friend (who still wears a masks and believes the Covid narrative) insisted upon a paper menu. It was interesting 'cuz I can't talk w/her about mask or injection mandates but I could have an intelligent discussion about the AI takeover and she was very concerned about it. This gives me (a very small amount) of hope...
Never had one, never will!!
Mrs. "the Knife"
Ditto!
Back in the day, when I saw all my clients becoming slaves to their "smart" phones, I resolved then and there to never, ever go down that insane road . . . .
My next phone will not be a smart one!
Toss your smart phone to avoid becoming dumb
The satellites now don’t need an electronic to ping a heartbeat. Might want the phone so you can also have a phone on top of being out of any control you think exists for the average citizen unless you’re “in” on some stuff in which case holla. And your comment wouldn’t make sense if that was the case so. Check.
Thought of both of those already. And more. LPRs.
Walmart grocery “pick up” does it now. Before you turn into the parking lot you get a text that says “you’ve arrived”—- like I didn’t know that. Messed them up when I put my phone in the Faraday bag!😂
eww
Good for you!
I don't do pick up or Boost, they screw up orders every time.
"It’s not too late to drop the bloody smart crap and the tracking devices. Say no to the surveillance state, even if it is inevitable. Say no anyway."
YES. Noncompliance to the greatest extent possible. As in saying NO to covid injections.
Jessica. THANK YOU
Driverless car surveillance is a subject nobody is talking about. Perhaps because they are not living in or around the AI capital of the world, San Francisco. My observation:
Driverless cars have high surveillance cameras gathering not only user data but pedestrian, other cars and their drivers. We sometime see two or three driverless cars per block. They are everywhere and tracking 24/7.
AI is getting smarter with the installation of speed cameras. Perhaps the surveillance cars and cameras are now linked. I noticed that recent speed limits have changed from 35 to 25 on thorough fares but for a few blocks only I. The long stretch. Our cars’ speed limit dash still says 35. When one speeds we received a courtesy notices in the mail. The most interesting and the most disturbing aspect of this notification is that the same car can get a notice addressed to me if I was speeding is that 25 mph zone and then the next notice addressed to my wife if she speeds. Definitely face recognition is happening. Freaky how fast things are changing.
And who wants to give up driverless cars? Would people rebel if they put up surveillance cameras all over the city ? I would say they would. But the cars are another story. So many people think the driverless cars are statistically safer and totally cool they never think about the surveillance aspect that is going on. At some point during another lock down who is going to unplug those cars keep them off the road ?
Teslas are not cars, they’re surveillance machines on wheels… with the added illusion that their owners own them.
Fancy golf carts
All new cars fit this description.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Azu8XnZdxeA
Well said, Dr. Who!
Yeah. Regular cars are pretty trackable these days, too.
Remember the Cash for Clunkers thing? Got rid of a lot of the older, non-surveillance vehicles.
I read somewhere a while back that driverless cars have 15+ cameras, and the sheer volume of data they can collect means that, in theory, car manufacturers could give them away because the use and sale of the data are so lucrative.
One of many reasons I am keeping my old car.
But there are surveillance cameras all over most cities now, and most people don't seem to care. I'm always the lone protestor... People tell me it's up there for our own safety. However, IMO, we were much safer before the 9/11 surveillance state began because people used to look out for each other, not regard each other with suspicion.
BTW, I rented a car recently and got caught in a heavy rain storm during a road trip. I was stuck for a little while on a ramp by the highway. I ended up saying, "I'm scared" out loud. The car heard me. "How can I help you?" it asked. No joke. That freaked me out, and I turned off the car... Most people I meet, though, are perfectly fine with surveillance. It's there to keep us "safe." I live in upstate - Western NY.
you are so not alone in your disgust of the bloody cameras.
The smart toilet reminds me of this article I read in a tech magazine discussing how the smart toilet and the smart mirror would replace your doctor. Every morning, you step into the washroom, your smart mirror scans you, your toilet analyzes your urine, and together they tell you what you are doing right and wrong. I remember thinking that might be neat for a day or two then you’d get tired of it telling you, you had too much wine the night before. Add this new layer, it uploads your data and some algorithm orders your meal for you the next evening at the restaurant based on your health score, social credit score and all the scores I can’t even conceive of at the moment.
I have to call Revenue Canada on Monday to tell them I want my income tax return assessment mailed to me. Don’t email it to me because I am no longer communicating digitally.
nice!
I try to do things non-digitally and it's a good idea. It's getting harder to do, though.
Aack!!
👏👏👏
The people I know love this stuff. They also got all the shots and boosters. Santa Fe, NM does not need any more outside forces to turn it into a geofenced area. The population there has already opted in. And the tourists come as well.
It's been (sadly) interesting to me to notice that everyone in my family who got jabbed is also using all the "smart" tech wearables . . . .
Same here in WNY. People act like I'm old fashioned or maybe a crazy conspiracy theorist. I honestly think we're all doomed, but I'm going to continue to resist anyway. I'll go down fighting.
Some people "tolerate" me and my crazy ideas. The trees are dying all around us/them. And yet they refuse to see the forest or the trees. We have graduated from visible stripes in the skies to a permanent dome of pollution in a state with no industry to speak of. Of course, these comments are in reference to geoengineering. Sort of goes along with geofencing in my mind.
They have all the infrastructure in place. All that's needed is tacit agreement. Be sovereign with a loud and clear response to their offer and know you are not alone.
Thanks for the heads up Jessica!
In the Venice Beach area, people were complaining about electric scooters and various other "smart", electrically-powered bikes being ridden on the Boardwalk (which is actually a problem, potentially - when people rent these things, and the operate them in a reckless fashion, buzzing walk-only zones at high speeds, terrorizing and sometimes physically injuring pedestrians). So the local Neighborhood Council demanded that the city impose "geo-fencing" around various areas, as a requirement for operating rental businesses, for these things.
Apparently it works, because you can find scooters abandoned at the edges of the 'forbidden zones', where they suddenly power-down, and won't restart, until taken outside of the proscribed area.
This is part of why they wanted everything on "5G", and higher. 4G LTE was about as fast as anyone really needs, to stream and play games, etc.. The 5G has wider bandwidth, allowing IOT and various other surveillance and control technologies.
Spare a thought for the UK...
I'm in the UK and our government appears to be communist. It's now killing free speech and bringing in a police force to spy on people, even this comment could be picked up. It's getting more frightening each day. God help us!!!
We're praying for you folks, here in Austin, Texas! 🙏
Nonviolent noncooperation must become the norm . . . .
I found my Blackberry the other day, my first thought was whether I could get a sim for it. Where the smartest thing it can do is send an email, or get a headline, if I was prepared to wait 10 minutes for the screen to load. I'm fed up of being contactable 24/7. i have trained everyone in my life that if you contact me by phone, I'll get back to you within 3 business days to respond.
I had a BlackBerry 10 (well, I still do, but...). The hardware is fine - charges up, etc - takes great pics. But it no longer works as a phone since they turned off the 3G signal.
Why does BlackBerry no longer make phones? Because they refused to place backdoors in their OS for inteliigence agencies. They do cybersecurity now.
That's a shame, we need to remember that our phones have off buttons. Faraday bags are cheap and tin foil still works. Big Brother is quite fragile, just bag it...
Does tinfoil really work?
Yes, I've tried it.
Rural living and more sustainable independent could be a way to avoid this insane trend?
It's tricky with cellphones but also internationally oriented companies are more savvy to privacy needs ... Europe isn't dumb .
God help us all ... except that all of this compulsive organizing and controlling is an imbalance that can be balanced.
* ( Well hey, a gal's got to hope and believe, right? )
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Just another reason why I have never and will never own or employ a trackable device. I'm a dinosaur and I'm still not extinct.
I think Faraday bags are a good idea. Put the phone in one that works, and only pull it out when you actually need to use the damn device. A temporary fix that most anyone can do, until we get more sensible arrangements in place.
I bought one for only a tenner, but remember that tin foil also works...
I've seen a review of Faraday bags in which the reviewer also tested wrapping a phone in tin foil--and that did not work. Further, I had one commercial Faraday bag that did not work; my phone would ring with calls while inside the bag. The bag I currently use (from a brand called "Go Dark") works OK, provided it is properly closed.
Tin foil comes in different thickness, whatever I had worked... Whatever is used you should always check it works.