#nostr

thank you so much for taking the time to read my cute little post

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pweeeeease pretty pwease don't sign up for DiVine. It's made by gross 🤮 tech bros trying to farm 🧑‍🌾 your data and feed it to those hungry hungry LLMs and that's SUPER ICKY 😡💢😡💢

I don't wanna tell you what to do 🫣 but it could maybe possibly be ungood for you to upload super fun 📽️videos📷 to a platform that will be scraping them to "borrow" art from real, hard working artists. It's also really unfun for the environment and makes Mother Earth 🌎 sad! 😔😢😭😕😞😢😕😭😞😢😕

Quite impressed with Openvibe. It's iOS (also available for Android) but I'm running it on an Apple Silicon Mac, and it fits really nicely next to my browser.

The prospect of a widespread internet disruption is a genuine concern in our increasingly digital world. Our reliance on the internet for communication, commerce, and information access makes us vulnerable to the consequences of a prolonged outage. The centralization of our digital infrastructure, with a few tech giants controlling a significant portion of the cloud, exacerbates this vulnerability. A disruption to these services would have a ripple effect, impacting businesses, supply chains, and individuals alike.

However, crises often breed opportunities. Could an internet outage catalyze the rise of decentralized, community-driven networks? We've seen glimpses of this resilience in mesh networks used during protests and the proliferation of open-source tools promoting digital freedom. Could such initiatives not only survive but flourish in a landscape devoid of the traditional internet? Personal resilience starts with individual preparedness. Backing up data, utilizing offline knowledge repositories, and adopting secure communication protocols are not just good practices; they're essential for digital sovereignty. Preparing for an internet outage isn't about fear; it's about empowering ourselves with self-sufficiency.

Financial autonomy is equally crucial. Recognizing that banks are susceptible to disruption, exploring alternatives like cryptocurrency (in cold storage) and localized trade becomes prudent. In essence, while we prepare for potential digital turbulence, let's ground ourselves with analog foundations. Community networks, contingency plans, and an adaptable mindset are our anchors. Our goal shouldn't be merely to endure a digital blackout; it should be to cultivate a resilient lifestyle that thrives regardless of our online connectivity.

Counter-cultures are not just about opposing the status quo; they're about resilience and adaptability. Our responses to restrictions can foster the emergence of more robust, diverse systems that align with our inherent need for freedom and privacy. As we navigate the delicate balance between convenience and sovereignty, let's remember to look beyond our screens. Our neighbors, local communities, and the independence of thought are pillars that cannot be gated or switched off.