Our leaders' insistence that everything is well even as we see our system crumble has created a false reality we must come to terms with if we hope to affect any real change
Interesting thought! There's definitely a segment of people who use VPNs and web browsers that mask their real IP address and thus, makes them less trackable. It does take some power away from the tech companies since our data is their main product.
I agree! We play along with it to feel safe, but all the while, we're ignoring real dangers that can come back and bite us in a few years. I guess the question is how much agency do we want to have in deciding our own future? It's a little like the Truman show. Are we comfortable with men in closed rooms deciding what reality we live in?
It is hard to get the will to fight back when you feel powerless. Collectively we can make a difference though and we will. We need more people like you, reminding us.
We the people need to fight back using the same strategy: manipulate reality by disguising our interests online—let them try to guess our reality.
Interesting thought! There's definitely a segment of people who use VPNs and web browsers that mask their real IP address and thus, makes them less trackable. It does take some power away from the tech companies since our data is their main product.
Powerful message. I think we are just protecting our sanity by avoiding reality.
I agree! We play along with it to feel safe, but all the while, we're ignoring real dangers that can come back and bite us in a few years. I guess the question is how much agency do we want to have in deciding our own future? It's a little like the Truman show. Are we comfortable with men in closed rooms deciding what reality we live in?
It is hard to get the will to fight back when you feel powerless. Collectively we can make a difference though and we will. We need more people like you, reminding us.