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Happy and grounded Earth Day, friends.

Here are some ways to celebrate Mama Earth...

All of these are reflecting we remember She is ALIVE!

Just as you and I are breathing, so is the Earth.

Just like you and I communicate, so does the Earth!

You and I are communicating with her at all times.

Most of the time, we are unconscious of what we are saying to Earth.

But we can become conscious of what we are communicating and how we communicate.

We want to communicate love, respect and honor, right?

Open your heart to Earth.
She is Nature.
She is Home.
She is the Nurturer.
She is also the Provider.
She is the Healer, and so much more.

Talk to the Earth, offer her your gratitude, your worries, fears and everything on your heart.

Just as we go through shifts and changes, so does she.

She will be there for you to take on what you give her.

And the more and more you become conscious that youre in constant communication, you will see how she shows up for you.

Here are those ways you can start communicating with her more consciously...


🌎 Lay down on the ground or put your hands down to the ground and give thanks for everything Earth is and means to you.

🌎 Give thanks when you sit down to eat. Giving thanks for your meal and everything and everyone that came together in order for you to include each and every ingredient on your plate.

🌎 Choose to compost as much as possible.

🌎 Choose to recycle, reuse and repurpose as much as possible.

🌎 Women, offer your blood to her and everything that came along with that month for you.

🌎 Honor the animals that you find dead.

🌎 Do what you can to protect nature, in every situation - the animals, the trees, the water, the plants, the air, the humans, etc.

🌎 Share with people how you honor the Earth and show them how they can, too.

🌎 Hug a tree

🌎 Give thanks for the air your breathh .. And protect the air.

🌎 Give thanks for the water you drink ... And protect the water.

🌎 Give thanks for the nourishment you get ... And protect the production of those with the best practices that you can afford.

🌎 Simply talk to her and keep your heart open to that communication.

These are but a few ways... The way you live your life says it all.

Love, respect, honor and protect the Earth.

Happy Earth Day!
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⚑️AI Is Only One-Third of the Problem

In this segment from a recent webinar, I explain that AI is just one piece of the puzzle. By 2030, AI might account for around a third of data center power usage, but the rest is everything else we rely onβ€”cloud storage, streaming services, and more. It’s a reminder that the environmental impact isn’t just about AI itself, but the whole ecosystem of big tech infrastructure.

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Centralized identity systems create a high-value target. When identity, biometrics, and access are aggregated, the damage from a breach isn’t just personal. It becomes systemic. And the bigger issue is long-term: once enforcement is automated, β€œcompliance” stops being a conversation and becomes a permissions setting.

You can’t delete your digital identity, but you can shrink it. Keep fewer accounts, share less, verify less often, and choose tools that don’t require you to prove who you are at every turn.

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⚑️Privacy Is Freedom

At some point, you have to take responsibility for what you’re putting out there. For some people, this is life or death.

I’m looking ahead to 2027, where digital ID starts becoming a requirement for businesses across the EU and beyond. That’s not just policy. That’s infrastructure for control.

So the answer is alternatives. Alternative software, alternative businesses, and bringing things back in person where possible.

Privacy is everything.

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⚑️Unlock Private Translation with Local AI!

Discover how to use local AI as your personal translator. In this demo, I show you how to quickly translate articles from any language right on your own device. No internet neededβ€”just download the model and get started!

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How can you protect your home computer without relying on one antivirus system?

Start with simple habits that work together: use a Linux-based computer, block unnecessary scripts in your browser, use a VPN, enable your firewall, avoid random browser extensions, double-check URLs, and don’t trust random downloads online.

Most viruses, malware, and data collection risks come from everyday habits. The best protection is open-source tools, safer defaults, and using your computer more intentionally.

You don’t need special or hard-to-reach cybersecurity tools to protect your home computer. Most things you already have, or can easily get, can help protect your data.

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Larry Ellison, Media Power, and the AI Overwatch

On Business Reform, we discussed Larry Ellison’s vision for AI-driven surveillance and what it could mean for society. Did you know that he also has significant influence over a major segment of mainstream media in the United States?

This isn’t only a surveillance issue. It’s a war for our minds.

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Reduce tracking with tools that don’t monetize your data

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⚑️Taking Control: How to Check If Your Phone Was Targeted

You can face these threats head-on. Whether iOS or Android, tools like MVT let you back up your messages and apps, and check for Pegasus indicators. On Android, you’ll spot malicious apps or logs. By running these checks, you empower yourself to call out these actors. Don’t just rely on big techβ€”take action and keep your phone in your hands.

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Data-only SIM plans can be confusing, but choosing the right one comes down to compatibility, location, plan type, data needs, activation, and privacy.

All Above Phone devices are eSIM compatible by default, but your device also needs to be carrier unlocked. From there, choose the country or region where you’ll use the eSIM, then decide between a monthly subscription for regular use or prepaid for travel and occasional access.

With Above DataSIM, activation is simple: scan the QR code sent to your email and you’re ready to go.

No identity verification is required, and we don’t collect unnecessary personal data.

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Privacy Without the Hassle: Why Above Phone Stands Out

In this clip with Jon from Business Reform, I explain why Above Phone exists and who it’s for. While some people can install GrapheneOS themselves, most people don’t have the time or technical knowledge. That’s where Above Phone comes in.

A de-Googled experience, no big tech connections, no ads, and privacy built in from day one. It’s about making privacy simple and accessible.

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Above is a privacy ecosystem, not just a device.

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⚑️Why Memory Exploits Cause So Many Vulnerabilities

Most phone vulnerabilities stem from memory exploits. Imagine memory like storage roomsβ€”if an app overflows its space or returns after claiming it’s done, it can corrupt other data. That’s what leads to breaches. This is why secure systems obsess over memory managementβ€”like Above Phone with GrapheneOS. Every layer of protection matters.

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🌱 Build In-Person Networks

I was just talking with Web3 Privacy Academy about how your network is everything right now. Your community is what’s going to protect you and support you.

We need to meet up in person, create together, take action together towards bettering our life and the future.

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Make your phone a tool again, not a surveillance portal.

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Check out my recent interview with Dr. Trozzi!

We talk about the rise of data centers, surveillance in schools, digital ID and real solutions for protecting your freedom and privacy.

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Take control of your tech setup here

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We’re proud to partner with the Better Way Conference New England for a giveaway built around what we do best: making privacy practical.

The winner will receive a complete Above Phone bundle, including a ready-to-use privacy phone, protective gear, a storage drive, and expert support to help them get started.

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Learn more: https://abovephone.com/betterway/
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From Surveillance to Thought Control: Time to Reclaim Your Tech

I talked with Jon from Business Reform about where we are heading. From unified surveillance networks to emotion recognition and even brain-computer interfaces, the next phase of privacy challenges may go beyond behavior and into thought monitoring.

But there’s still hope. Building local communities, choosing alternatives, and creating peer-to-peer networks can help us reclaim control.

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🌐 A Community-Owned Future

In my interview with Web3 Privacy Academy, I laid out what I actually want to see going forward…

Communities that are responsible for their own infrastructure.

Running their own email. Their own video calls. Everyone contributing to keep it running.

All on Linux. De-Googled phones. Maybe even Linux phones.

And for the internet, we may need something completely different. Mesh networks. Reticulum. Something we control.

As long as I can stay connected to my community, that’s what matters.

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πŸ“²The Pixel 10 Lineup, Rebuilt for Privacy

The Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold run GrapheneOS and come fully de-Googled, configured, secured, and ready to use out of the box.

Instead of starting with built-in Google services, tracking, and unnecessary setup, Above prepares your device with privacy-focused apps, safer defaults, and support so you can actually use the phone without giving up your data.

With the Pixel 10 lineup, you get premium performance, long-lasting battery life, advanced security, and more options to choose the phone that fits your workflow.

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🌱 The future isn’t set in stone.

We can build communities that value privacy, human connection, and independence instead of surveillance and centralized control.

In my recent conversation with Shaun Newman, we discussed AI data centers, social credit-style systems, and the growing movement to build something better.

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A better way forward includes better tools.

We’ll be at the Better Way Conference New England on May 30 sharing practical ways to protect your privacy, reduce Big Tech dependence, and make the switch to technology that works for you.

Plus, we’re giving away an Above Phone 9 Pro XL! Ticket holders are automatically entered, and you can also enter even if you’re not able to attend. Pretty sweet!

Learn more: https://above.sh/ZnzmCz

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