The following is a template of how you could go around to gain your full freedom
Misconceptions: We are brought up from childhood, with false perceptions and ideals of what freedom means. Buying in to these ideals will turn you in to cooked up, stressed out workaholic. These ideals will lead you to doubtful carers, doing morally and ethically questionable business, with great gains of the expense of others. It will lead to:
- Fear of theft, legal struggles, governmental audits and inspections etc.
- Endless competition to keep or increase your wealth, push backs can be devastating (you might have to sell some of your belongings, your home etc.)
- There will always be a neighbor or a cousin who earns more than you, and thereby more to be dissatisfied with.
- You will increasingly be more and more chained up in obligations, continuous expenses, paperwork and social constructs
Basically, the dream pushed is that you will be a “wealthy slave” not just a “slave”.
So, what is the freedom movement about
First let’s see what the lack of privacy means. The basic thesis from Jeremy Bentham about the Panopticon describes it this way.
Key Aspects of the Concept:
- Surveillance: The core idea is that the possibility of being watched at any time encourages individuals to conform to expected behaviors.
- Power Dynamics: The Panopticon illustrates the relationship between power and knowledge, where the ability to observe others creates a power dynamic that influences behavior.
- Self-Regulation: The concept suggests that individuals will modify their actions if they believe they are under constant surveillance, leading to self-discipline and control.
- Broader Implications: Beyond prisons, the Panopticon has been used as a metaphor for modern surveillance societies, where technology enables constant monitoring of individuals in various contexts, such as workplaces, schools, and public spaces.
So, if you have no privacy you basically have no freedom.
Let’s get liberated
The following is a guide to start you on the journey to freedom. Remember most of your surroundings, the society, employer, friends and family will not endorse any of this. They may likely oppose it.
We will go thru some of the steps. Most of it is straight out technical, the spiritual part is just an effect of the physical changes.
Basic steps towards freedom
- Don’t share you documents, photos, calendar, task, phone backup with anyone. Host it yourself or take the easy route and signup at Batual.com
- Get a privacy phone. There are many great options out there, but we will focus on GrapheneOS.
- It may sound difficult, but it is easier than you might think. No matter your technical ability. Use only Linux Laptops.
- Start an offshore business, Yes! After the above points are solved you have the freedom and a lot of interesting options.