I’m comfortable with them too. I can imagine getting by without most of it though.

> never getting too dependent/comfortable.

This seems like it would be hard to do. I'm so comfortable with the conveniences by which the state buys my acquiescence that I don't think I really even know how far from freedom I am.

wackster

Do you have a plan to defend yourself from this?

Not directly. My meta-plan to avoid these things is being independent. I try to always know where the exits are, and imagine walking out each, vividly, never getting too dependent/comfortable. If things get unbearable, I'll go live in the woods somewhere and double down on online privacy.

privacy

The surveillance state is getting more aggressive, how will you defend yourself?

> Do you have a plan to defend yourself from this?

Not directly. My meta-plan to avoid these things is being independent. I try to always know where the exits are, and imagine walking out each, vividly, never getting too dependent/comfortable. If things get unbearable, I'll go live in the woods somewhere and double down on online privacy.