Idk, applying that mindset more widely generally leads to being a paranoid freak. Either like Teddy K off the grid types or
genius reclusive l33t hacker types
Just try to avoid the actual reasonably dangerous stuff and work towards communism like a rational person
(I'm not actually, but I do run linux, try to avoid likely backdoored hardware, don't use a smartphone, etc. I could certainly be more paranoid but everyone has their limits, either in skill or free time, or not going insane)
Its not priority number one, but its not a bad thing to keep in mind and work towards
Damn I'm actually impressed, how is life without a smartphone?
Is trying to meet up with/finding people difficult when arriving to plans? Do you ever get lost without a map in your pocket? What do you do if public transit isn't running and you're stranded somewhere?
I dont wanna get into exactly which device(s) I do use since its a pretty small niche but it really hasnt been too bad. I used a linux phone for a while and that is kinda more practical in some circumstances (can get maps, etc) but also has flaws currently that dumber devices don't.
Eventually I'll probably get into a situation where I need maps and cant access them, but so far I haven't, just by planning ahead mainly, navigating just by the grid layout of my city sometimes, and bringing a device with a browser with when I think I'll really need it. I have a pretty good sense of direction and know most of my city like the back of my hand, which helps, but I could also always just call someone or bother a passerby or friend.
getting to plans and finding people has been 100% fine tbh.
I haven't gotten stranded yet either. I bike a lot and carry minimal tools to do things like patch a tire. In a car I might have to call someone but I'm not exactly out driving past 2am that often so if I'm in town I could also take transit, or I can fix or troubleshoot some minor car issues on the spot as well if I'm lucky and its something simple.
I'm privileged to be able to do all this stuff in some ways I guess but its also fun and may not be as hard as you think!
I know an older (maybe young gen x) guy who didnt get even a dumbphone until like last year. just a landline kind of guy. I think he had a computer at home, he wasnt a luddite, but mostly was just a cash money, talk in person kind of dude
Idk, applying that mindset more widely generally leads to being a paranoid freak. Either like Teddy K off the grid types or genius reclusive l33t hacker types
it's not about avoiding or not avoiding something. it's about the fact it's fucked up. it's the fact that it's an example of the world we have to accept or else become like Ted and dead.
I apply this mindset as widely as I possibly can it's resulted in me being less paranoid in that sense, not more. Once I reached a critical mass of data stealing awareness I kind of just gave up. That doesn't mean that I don't actively despise every tiny example of it, though.
I mean sure, but they should apply the logic more widely, not less.
Idk, applying that mindset more widely generally leads to being a paranoid freak. Either like Teddy K off the grid types or genius reclusive l33t hacker types
Just try to avoid the actual reasonably dangerous stuff and work towards communism like a rational person
I'm a paranoid freak I guess
(I'm not actually, but I do run linux, try to avoid likely backdoored hardware, don't use a smartphone, etc. I could certainly be more paranoid but everyone has their limits, either in skill or free time, or not going insane)
Its not priority number one, but its not a bad thing to keep in mind and work towards
Damn I'm actually impressed, how is life without a smartphone?
Is trying to meet up with/finding people difficult when arriving to plans? Do you ever get lost without a map in your pocket? What do you do if public transit isn't running and you're stranded somewhere?
I dont wanna get into exactly which device(s) I do use since its a pretty small niche but it really hasnt been too bad. I used a linux phone for a while and that is kinda more practical in some circumstances (can get maps, etc) but also has flaws currently that dumber devices don't.
Eventually I'll probably get into a situation where I need maps and cant access them, but so far I haven't, just by planning ahead mainly, navigating just by the grid layout of my city sometimes, and bringing a device with a browser with when I think I'll really need it. I have a pretty good sense of direction and know most of my city like the back of my hand, which helps, but I could also always just call someone or bother a passerby or friend.
getting to plans and finding people has been 100% fine tbh.
I haven't gotten stranded yet either. I bike a lot and carry minimal tools to do things like patch a tire. In a car I might have to call someone but I'm not exactly out driving past 2am that often so if I'm in town I could also take transit, or I can fix or troubleshoot some minor car issues on the spot as well if I'm lucky and its something simple.
I'm privileged to be able to do all this stuff in some ways I guess but its also fun and may not be as hard as you think!
I know an older (maybe young gen x) guy who didnt get even a dumbphone until like last year. just a landline kind of guy. I think he had a computer at home, he wasnt a luddite, but mostly was just a cash money, talk in person kind of dude
it's not about avoiding or not avoiding something. it's about the fact it's fucked up. it's the fact that it's an example of the world we have to accept or else become like Ted and dead.
I apply this mindset as widely as I possibly can it's resulted in me being less paranoid in that sense, not more. Once I reached a critical mass of data stealing awareness I kind of just gave up. That doesn't mean that I don't actively despise every tiny example of it, though.