Gabriel, thank you thank you thank you for bringing this home to the big picture, and laying out how important it is not to be fooled into supporting totalitarianism simply because it’s your ideological opponents under the boot.
Sam Bankman-Fried just had his bail revoked for alleged “witness tampering”. It’s not clear this was at all an appropriate remedy given what he’s alleged to have done, and is likely unconstitutional. I’m no fan of SBF, but this is a perfect example of how bad precedents can be set and supported by the masses.
Exactly, who's going to be the person sticking up for SBF of all people?
One could argue that the process is worth protecting, but even then, it's really easy to be disillusioned about the judicial system as a whole.
This is a big part of the reason why the focus needs to be on what precedents are being set, regardless of who happens to be in the hot seat. More often than not well-intentioned short-cuts tend to have nasty unexpected consequences.
There's a quote I like to keep in mind from Tim Peters' "The Zen of Python"
"Special cases aren't special enough to break the rules. Although practicality beats purity."
Which seems to apply to more than just programming.
You're a remarkable young man, Gabe. Thank you for your efforts in educating us, including the nontechy folks, about the actions of our corrupt governments.
We should consider, in the future, doing short video tutorials teaching folks how to contact their legislators to put pressure on them, they must put the breaks on this crap. Most folks don't know where to start. I can do the US but I'm ignorant about Canada.
I actually have an idea that would be useful for that.
There are two major concerns:
1) Opposing bad legislation, which needs us to know which ones are bad and specifically why
2) Getting good legislation passed, which needs us to know what we actually want
Much of the reason why it hasn't been done is because it's a crazy amount of work for even a team of people. Don't despair though! Because I have an idea on how it could be broken down enough for enough motivated people to contribute smaller chunks.
Essentially, I'll eventually have repositories setup where people can submit bad bills, others parse the information, and people make suggestions on how it should be. All developed in the open like open-source software, but for information. That way people could specifically contribute as much or as little as they have time for, and the process for contributed would be plainly explained.
My biggest challenge at the moment behind time/resources is figuring out how I want to handle registration/spam. I have some creative ideas, but it's a trade-off between convenience for contributors vs the person managing it.
The internet version of being debanked? Denmark already has digital id well advanced, they have a code generating gadget to access most services on the internet.
And the entire EU has similar provisions in place to "Denet" citizens.
De-banking + De-netting will get very ugly very quickly in the near future. Buckle up.
Another means by which they will oust people is through inhibiting their air travel (this is what the Declaration of North America treaty is all about (similar to the EU). See the following 2 documents about Passenger Name Record (PNR):
- What is PNR: Passenger Name Record Explained in Details
See page 1 of the PDF which shows how this is TIED TO THE UN AGENDA 2030 GOALS (10 & 16 specifically):
"To maintain the delicate balance between facilitating cross-border movements and upholding border security, effective cooperation between government agencies, the private sector and relevant international actors is crucial. Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) are two technical responses to streamline traveller identification management and facilitate border management."
While this may seem benign, it is FAR from it. Key phrase above is "private sector" (i.e., WEF and their minion co's + private contractors of the intel agencies) whereby these entities will be the ones deciding who is fit to fly or not. Too much of a dissenter, "Sorry, our system has flagged you as ineligible for international travel. Have a nice day."
Great Post Gabriel. Though it is a very technical subject, you've simplified it nicely so an ex-IT-tech-nerd like me can even understand it (I studied Computer Science in college just when punch-cards were nearing their end, and even later programmed web pages on mainframes even before the web integrated images, only text and links then). That's how old I am!
Would you mind if I consulted with you on a related technical matters for my upcoming post? If not, could you give (or send me an email at dfournier@protonmail.com) your email address? I'd love to pick your brain.
Cheers and thanks for this article and the 'Tools of the Technocracy: #9 Internet Shutdowns' article, for these are so pertinent to what's coming down the pike with the internet.
Such an interesting topic and clear explanation, Gabe. My friend who runs WikiSpooks said it was deplatformed because they threatened his domain provider. He'd ignored their threats but the ISP had folded. That was when Malone posted "RIP Wikispooks, a source I'd often consulted," and I, being a naive believer at the time, contacted my friend to see if I could give Malone his contact info. He enthusiastically said yes, but after an initial contact Malone dropped out. His domain got back online but what really happened? Now he's accusing Mathew of "aggressively editing" his very tame profile (but thanks for the additions, Liam) and drawing more attention to it. Why?
My ISP for my domains suddenly had an error making it inaccessible for thirdparadigm.org after I referenced one of my old radio episodes critically citing the Torah. That may be coincidence since Network Solutions has gotten increasingly shady, including sending out notices from its own address that my email has been marked for 'sparm'. I haven't made any changes to it in 10 yrs. Any suggestions for a new hosting service?
I definitely lack the contacts to know what's going on "behind the scenes" but as an observer I think they're in the experimentation phase when it comes to this latest level of de-platforming. Algorithmic de-ranking and financial repression both seem to be well-established at this point, which is why I never had any optimism about "new twitter".
My opinion on hosting providers is to do whatever you can to avoid any lock-in.
This means at least having the capability of reproducing the site/service with different providers if it comes to it. For basic websites it can be as simple as having a backup/export of the content, for services it's best to use standard/open features that multiple providers support. (For example using regular wordpress over some fancier build-in CMS like wix/godaddy)
Regarding Malone, to me the act reeked of desperation. His post did little to actually tie the vastly differing people listed together. It seems like a paniced PR response to Karen Kingston's video about him going semi-viral.
Agreed, yet I was very intrigued to read Matthew's response to Malone's apparent panicked accusations and meanderings. I think Matthew is on to something and I hope he keeps chasing it, if it's as big as my spidey-sense tells me it is.😉
Hey Tereza! I asked one of my contacts about website hosting and they said to use GoDaddy. In the past I used HostGator & they underperformed. My guy also recommended I switch internet provider because my local one sucks, it throttles frequently. They suggested I contact Verizon or TMobile because they provide better, faster internet service (5G) for less money. I'll be switching soon.
Great piece. I used to work in Network Ops many moons ago for one of the largest networks in the UK. I remember seeing the ease with which traffic could be stopped on peering and transit routers and thinking, shite, someday that’s going to be deployed.... i wasn’t the tech guy. I just learned enough tech to act as translator between the mega tech guys and like ‘normal’ corporate.
I have been wondering for some time now if/when this would ever start happening. Seems like the perfect tool for these control freaks. A person can run all their own servers they want, but if you can't connect, they're just glorified paperweights
Nice piece Gabriel. Keep doing wh a t your doing. It really freaking important for what's coming. The trajectory we are on, is creating a new version of class system. Those who can only use gov sanctioned tech, and access propaganda. And those who know how to work around and can see through the controlled tech. And to work the system, rather than have the system work you, you need to know which is which.
Me, after working in tech, I'm out. Never to go back, so I won't offer to help. But I'll be more boots on the ground in the local ether.😉
Correct, it was developed by US Naval research to aid in operations abroad.
That said, this doesn't mean there's no reason to use it. I would agree that expecting perfect anonymity while using it would be a mistake but there are many valid reasons to serve a site/service over Tor or other darknets.
For example, someone publishing a blog/website as a hidden service needs to divulge a lot less information about themselves than someone registering a real domain and buying regular hosting.
In my opinion, it's important for people to understand how to use it to wrap their heads around how hidden services work, and other darknets. With that understanding, many other options become more available.
Gabriel, thank you thank you thank you for bringing this home to the big picture, and laying out how important it is not to be fooled into supporting totalitarianism simply because it’s your ideological opponents under the boot.
Sam Bankman-Fried just had his bail revoked for alleged “witness tampering”. It’s not clear this was at all an appropriate remedy given what he’s alleged to have done, and is likely unconstitutional. I’m no fan of SBF, but this is a perfect example of how bad precedents can be set and supported by the masses.
Exactly, who's going to be the person sticking up for SBF of all people?
One could argue that the process is worth protecting, but even then, it's really easy to be disillusioned about the judicial system as a whole.
This is a big part of the reason why the focus needs to be on what precedents are being set, regardless of who happens to be in the hot seat. More often than not well-intentioned short-cuts tend to have nasty unexpected consequences.
There's a quote I like to keep in mind from Tim Peters' "The Zen of Python"
"Special cases aren't special enough to break the rules. Although practicality beats purity."
Which seems to apply to more than just programming.
You're a remarkable young man, Gabe. Thank you for your efforts in educating us, including the nontechy folks, about the actions of our corrupt governments.
We should consider, in the future, doing short video tutorials teaching folks how to contact their legislators to put pressure on them, they must put the breaks on this crap. Most folks don't know where to start. I can do the US but I'm ignorant about Canada.
Thank you again!
You're too kind! Thank you so much!
I actually have an idea that would be useful for that.
There are two major concerns:
1) Opposing bad legislation, which needs us to know which ones are bad and specifically why
2) Getting good legislation passed, which needs us to know what we actually want
Much of the reason why it hasn't been done is because it's a crazy amount of work for even a team of people. Don't despair though! Because I have an idea on how it could be broken down enough for enough motivated people to contribute smaller chunks.
This is because I think Operation: Beehive (https://libresolutions.network/operations/beehive/) is an important strategy, and I want to make a proof of concept.
Essentially, I'll eventually have repositories setup where people can submit bad bills, others parse the information, and people make suggestions on how it should be. All developed in the open like open-source software, but for information. That way people could specifically contribute as much or as little as they have time for, and the process for contributed would be plainly explained.
My biggest challenge at the moment behind time/resources is figuring out how I want to handle registration/spam. I have some creative ideas, but it's a trade-off between convenience for contributors vs the person managing it.
I love it! I'll be happy to help you with legislative data in the US as that's my wheelhouse. Thank you!
👍👏👏👏👏👏🙏
The internet version of being debanked? Denmark already has digital id well advanced, they have a code generating gadget to access most services on the internet.
And the entire EU has similar provisions in place to "Denet" citizens.
De-banking + De-netting will get very ugly very quickly in the near future. Buckle up.
Another means by which they will oust people is through inhibiting their air travel (this is what the Declaration of North America treaty is all about (similar to the EU). See the following 2 documents about Passenger Name Record (PNR):
- What is PNR: Passenger Name Record Explained in Details
https://www.altexsoft.com/blog/pnr-explained/
- PDF document about PNR:
https://www.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl486/files/documents/passenger-data-advance-passenger-information-and-passenger-name-record.pdf
See page 1 of the PDF which shows how this is TIED TO THE UN AGENDA 2030 GOALS (10 & 16 specifically):
"To maintain the delicate balance between facilitating cross-border movements and upholding border security, effective cooperation between government agencies, the private sector and relevant international actors is crucial. Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) are two technical responses to streamline traveller identification management and facilitate border management."
While this may seem benign, it is FAR from it. Key phrase above is "private sector" (i.e., WEF and their minion co's + private contractors of the intel agencies) whereby these entities will be the ones deciding who is fit to fly or not. Too much of a dissenter, "Sorry, our system has flagged you as ineligible for international travel. Have a nice day."
Fu*cking SCARY!
This non-technically programmed robot appreciated the reminder to be fully informed and active on the digital front. Thanks!
Great Post Gabriel. Though it is a very technical subject, you've simplified it nicely so an ex-IT-tech-nerd like me can even understand it (I studied Computer Science in college just when punch-cards were nearing their end, and even later programmed web pages on mainframes even before the web integrated images, only text and links then). That's how old I am!
The Rogers outage last year was no technical bug. I will be talking about this in Part 2 of my current series (see Part 1 - The Alien Deception Distraction, https://fournier.substack.com/p/the-alien-deception-distraction-part). Seems unrelated for now, but trust me...
Would you mind if I consulted with you on a related technical matters for my upcoming post? If not, could you give (or send me an email at dfournier@protonmail.com) your email address? I'd love to pick your brain.
Cheers and thanks for this article and the 'Tools of the Technocracy: #9 Internet Shutdowns' article, for these are so pertinent to what's coming down the pike with the internet.
Part 1 was a beast! Very curious where you go in part 2.
Such an interesting topic and clear explanation, Gabe. My friend who runs WikiSpooks said it was deplatformed because they threatened his domain provider. He'd ignored their threats but the ISP had folded. That was when Malone posted "RIP Wikispooks, a source I'd often consulted," and I, being a naive believer at the time, contacted my friend to see if I could give Malone his contact info. He enthusiastically said yes, but after an initial contact Malone dropped out. His domain got back online but what really happened? Now he's accusing Mathew of "aggressively editing" his very tame profile (but thanks for the additions, Liam) and drawing more attention to it. Why?
My ISP for my domains suddenly had an error making it inaccessible for thirdparadigm.org after I referenced one of my old radio episodes critically citing the Torah. That may be coincidence since Network Solutions has gotten increasingly shady, including sending out notices from its own address that my email has been marked for 'sparm'. I haven't made any changes to it in 10 yrs. Any suggestions for a new hosting service?
I definitely lack the contacts to know what's going on "behind the scenes" but as an observer I think they're in the experimentation phase when it comes to this latest level of de-platforming. Algorithmic de-ranking and financial repression both seem to be well-established at this point, which is why I never had any optimism about "new twitter".
My opinion on hosting providers is to do whatever you can to avoid any lock-in.
This means at least having the capability of reproducing the site/service with different providers if it comes to it. For basic websites it can be as simple as having a backup/export of the content, for services it's best to use standard/open features that multiple providers support. (For example using regular wordpress over some fancier build-in CMS like wix/godaddy)
Regarding Malone, to me the act reeked of desperation. His post did little to actually tie the vastly differing people listed together. It seems like a paniced PR response to Karen Kingston's video about him going semi-viral.
Agreed, yet I was very intrigued to read Matthew's response to Malone's apparent panicked accusations and meanderings. I think Matthew is on to something and I hope he keeps chasing it, if it's as big as my spidey-sense tells me it is.😉
Hey Tereza! I asked one of my contacts about website hosting and they said to use GoDaddy. In the past I used HostGator & they underperformed. My guy also recommended I switch internet provider because my local one sucks, it throttles frequently. They suggested I contact Verizon or TMobile because they provide better, faster internet service (5G) for less money. I'll be switching soon.
Hope all is well!
Great piece. I used to work in Network Ops many moons ago for one of the largest networks in the UK. I remember seeing the ease with which traffic could be stopped on peering and transit routers and thinking, shite, someday that’s going to be deployed.... i wasn’t the tech guy. I just learned enough tech to act as translator between the mega tech guys and like ‘normal’ corporate.
I have been wondering for some time now if/when this would ever start happening. Seems like the perfect tool for these control freaks. A person can run all their own servers they want, but if you can't connect, they're just glorified paperweights
It’s already done 😪
Well done piece.
Nice piece Gabriel. Keep doing wh a t your doing. It really freaking important for what's coming. The trajectory we are on, is creating a new version of class system. Those who can only use gov sanctioned tech, and access propaganda. And those who know how to work around and can see through the controlled tech. And to work the system, rather than have the system work you, you need to know which is which.
Me, after working in tech, I'm out. Never to go back, so I won't offer to help. But I'll be more boots on the ground in the local ether.😉
Correct, it was developed by US Naval research to aid in operations abroad.
That said, this doesn't mean there's no reason to use it. I would agree that expecting perfect anonymity while using it would be a mistake but there are many valid reasons to serve a site/service over Tor or other darknets.
For example, someone publishing a blog/website as a hidden service needs to divulge a lot less information about themselves than someone registering a real domain and buying regular hosting.
In my opinion, it's important for people to understand how to use it to wrap their heads around how hidden services work, and other darknets. With that understanding, many other options become more available.