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Friends,

We are excited to share with you the 2nd edition of Derrick's book, How To Opt-Out of the Technocratic State! It is now available for free download and purchase!

Originally released in January 2020, How To anticipated the rise of techno-tyranny! Part warning, part call to action, this book encourages the reader to evaluate their lifestyle to decide if it will lead to long term liberty and privacy. It also asks the reader to consider what they must do to ensure their families stay free for generations to come.

If you are seeking solutions for getting out of the digital dystopia, this is the book for you:

https://theconsciousresistance.com/howto/
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TOMORROW: Interview With Colin Pape, CEO of Presearch
@takebackourtech | INTERVIEW

The creator of the decentralized search engine Presearch will be joining me tomorrow for an interview! I'm excited to hear about all the latest developments to Presearch, and get Colin's thoughts on the censorship strategies lead currently by tech giants.

Presearch's Telegram: https://t.me/presearchnews
Search Now: https://presearch.com/

Do y'all have any questions for him?! Reply to this post on @takebackourtech_chat


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Protests and Hunger Strike Take Place at Apple’s HQ, After the Company’s Censorship in China and More

Apple’s policies ensuring its comfortable presence in the Chinese market, over the years criticized on a number of occasions and from many quarters, seem to have caught up with the giant right at its own doorstep.

Local press in San Francisco report about a protest staged by Chinese activists in front of Apple headquarters in Cupertino. University of Southern California student Han Wang started his hunger strike there on Monday, joined by a number of others.

A bigger protest took place at Apple Park for December 10, United Nations Human Rights Day.

The pro-democracy activists want Apple to reverse a number of its decisions such as limiting AirDrop functionality on phones sold in China, censorship on the company’s Chinese App Store, as well as stop what they say is exploitation of workers at the Foxconn iPhone factory.

Another demand is for the US tech powerhouse to take a public stance on the plight of the Uyghur population in the mainland, which the protesters describe as persecution and mass incarceration.

The controversy around the AirDrop file sharing service arose around Apple’s decision to swiftly update the app in China to disable the functionality after ten minutes, except among iPhone contacts.

This came amid protests in China against President Xi and the rule of the Communist Party, images of which were being shared and spread using AirDrop.

Apple is yet to react to the hunger strike outside its HQ, but some of those who support it, like Vivian She, who immigrated to the US from China in the 90s and has corresponded with Wang via Telegram, say that the strict Covid lockdowns and their grueling consequences on people was what first inspired them to consider the nature of Beijing’s policies.

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How They Hack Cars
@takebackourtech | SOURCE

Helping a friend pick out a car and as a result revisited one of the earliest research papers on car hacking:
http://www.autosec.org/pubs/cars-oakland2010.pdf

This hacking became possible after safety & pollution regulations starting from the late 00s, requiring the use of electronic systems and monitoring. This research paper was one of the first to show how car components could be hacked to control the engine, brakes, heating and cooling, lights, —- pretty much everything including forcing the brakes.

Today’s automobile is no mere mechanical device, but contains a myriad of computers. These computers coordinate and monitor sensors, components, the driver, and the passengers. Indeed, one recent estimate suggests that the typical luxury sedan now contains over 100 MB of binary code spread across 50–70 independent computers — Electronic Control Units (ECUs)

In the United States, the federally-mandated OnBoard Diagnostics (OBD-II) port, under the dash in virtually all modern vehicles, provides direct and standard access to internal automotive networks

Its no wonder we're now seeing brands like Mercedes charge $1,200 per year to get the most horsepower out of their electric vehicles. I'll stick to my clunker. 🚜


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The Greater Reset 4: Co-Creation is coming to Texas and Mexico on January 18-22, 2023!

The theme of Day 2 is Permaculture and Food Independence! Don't miss these powerful speakers educating on how we can build decentralized food production systems!

Learn more: https://www.thegreaterreset.org

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El Reinicio Mayor: Co-Creación llegará a Texas y México del 18 al 22 de enero de 2023!

El tema del Día 2 es Permacultura e Independencia Alimentaria! ¡No se pierda a estos poderosos oradores que educan sobre cómo podemos construir sistemas de producción de alimentos descentralizados!

Aprende más: https://www.thegreaterreset.org
TGR Permaculture Day speaker Blue Lotus is preparing for a 3000 mile journey down to Mexico, with the hope to spread the 'Gospel of Growing'. Check out her inspiring story and support their caravan ❤️

https://odysee.com/@DaylightRising:d/GRCaravan:0

Fundraiser for diesel, food, and accomodations: https://www.givesendgo.com/G9DA1
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TBOT Podcast #3 PREVIEW: Searching For Truth With Presearch
@takebackourtech | PREVIEW

Hey peeps,

Just finished recording a spectacular interview with the founder of Presearch, Colin Pape. We discussed what makes Presearch different, and its potential to change the world with an interoperable, decentralized, search index - that YOU can help run and be a part of.

We also got to hear about Presearch's superhero origin story, and get Colin's take on the latest censorship strategies.

This will be the third episode of the #TBOT podcast, hope to have it published this week.

Don't miss this one if you want:
- access to accurate and truthful independent information
- to understand how search engines work
- a meaningful development project that can make money and also help change the world

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Why was one of The Greater Reset's speakers deleted under "Twitter 2.0"?

Matt Gubba is speaking at TGR4, representing the International Liberty Forum, another organization created to counter the WEF.
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Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act Announced
@takebackourtech | SOURCE

A bill impacting everyone who uses cryptocurrency has been announced.

The bipartisan Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act, introduced today by Sens. Warren and Marshall, is the most direct attack on the personal freedom and privacy of cryptocurrency users and developers we’ve yet seen.

It would force anyone who helps maintain public blockchain infrastructure, either through software development or validating transactions on the network, to register as a Financial Institution (FI). As FIs, they would be obligated to:

- identify and record the personal information of every person who uses their software or sends transactions over their internet-connected computers,
- develop risk-calibrated AML programs that block persons from using their software or network throughput if they suspect those people are moving funds related to crime, and
- file reports about their users without a warrant, government request, or probable cause as the trigger.

Additionally, every FI, including traditional FIs like banks, custodial crypto FIs, and these newly classified crypto infrastructure FIs, would be banned from making any transactions involving privacy tools (e.g. Tornado Cash or similar privacy software) or privacy preserving cryptocurrencies (e.g. Zcash, Monero, etc.), irrespective of any evidence of criminality related to those transactions.


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On FTX, Central Bank Digital Currencies, and the Future of Freedom

Friends,

To those who might not fully understand the implications of the FTX implosion and the calls for crypto regulation - specifically the Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren - let me attempt to enlighten you about what we are witnessing and what is at stake.

First, a brief background. I have been reporting on Bitcoin and the crypto movement since early 2012. I have also been paid in crypto for my journalism since around that same time. I have used it to buy flights and other goods, accepted it for my books and shirts, swapped one crypto for another, exchanged it in true peer-to-peer fashion in person, etc. I don't claim to be an expert but I have actually lived the crypto life and because I haven't used a bank since 2008 it has also helped me move money around without a government or a bank.

From the very beginning of my experience in the crypto space there have been two main camps: those who believe crypto could be a tool to disrupt the central banks and governments who control money, and those who believe crypto should be regulated by governments and tend to see it as more of an investment than an actual medium of exchange. This second group has been calling for regulation since the beginning.

So now with the FTX implosion - which is way too big of a topic to fully dissect in this post, but rest assured we are not seeing the whole picture yet - we are seeing renewed push for regulation, including the aforementioned Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act. This bill is extremely dangerous in terms of private crypto use. Essentially, FTX situation is being used as a way to attack private crypto use and a promotion of the need for Central Bank Digital Currencies. CBDC's are government controlled, not private, not anonymous, and include the risk of being able to be turned off or limited by governments.

This is where it's important for those who don't use or understand crypto to distinguish between non-private CBDC's and private cryptos like Monero (I know there are those who will argue Bitcoin can be private, and that may be true, but what I learned when reporting from the Silk Road trial was that they absolutely can track and find it. It's only become easier since then.)

The Central Banks and the governments HATE private use of crypto, taking place in decentralized exchanges, or peer-to-peer because they cannot track all of it. Similar to cash, when done right - and not via centralized exchanges or mainstream platforms like CashApp and Paypal - you can privately exchange and move crypto around. This will not work in the world they are trying to create.

This is why we are seeing this "never let a good crisis go to waste" moment presented to us with the FTX debacle and subsequent calls for regulation. The governments want to force crypto businesses to require Know Your Customer standards like ID, name, phone number, selfie, etc. If this happens it could spell the end of private crypto use and the beginning of only government controlled digital currency. This will eventually lead to the outlawing of cash altogether.

But there is a caveat. I said it COULD be the end of private crypto use because, like most things relating to government, it entirely depends on our compliance. If this bill or some future bill becomes law and attempts to outlaw the private exchange of cryptocurrency it 100% depends on compliance to work.

Will you stop buying, selling, or using crypto simply because the government passes a silly law? I think you know my answer. And I am hoping that there will be other individuals and businesses who have the courage to ignore the government. This is the essence of Agorism and Counter-Economics and it is the solution to avoiding their Technocratic State.

At some point you will have to refuse to comply with this slavery system if you want to remain free. Maybe crypto isn't the line in the sand for you.
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⚠️ We see that there's a new bot game in town, this is a message that myself and several others got, these bots are harvesting the member list of channels.

They also have an improved ability to communicate and make small talk.

If someone comes to you on Telegram without a specific reason why, don't bother responding.
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TODAY AT NOON: Living Healthfully & Harmoniously With Tech
@takebackourtech | REBROADCAST

Don't let your health suffer from over exposure to electronics.

Today at 12:00 PM CST we will:
- re-broadcast my talk at the World Council Of Health General Assembly #68
- release the accompanying article & slide deck

You will learn how:
- to protect your eyes from screens
- the optimal computer posture
- how to mitigate EMF risks in polluted environments

In today's re-broadcast at 12:00 PM CST, Ramiro goes over the major health risks when using electronics and shares some simple but powerful solutions.

Watch here: https://odysee.com/@takebackourtech/healthfully
Read the article (at 12) here: https://takebackourtech.org/living-healthfully/


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LIVE: Living Healthfully & Harmoniously With Tech
@takebackourtech | ARTICLE

Going live in 5 minutes with the re-broadcast of my talk at The World Council of Health! Don't let your health suffer from over exposure to electronics.

Watch here: https://odysee.com/@takebackourtech/healthfully
Backup stream: https://stream.takebackourtech.org/
Read the article & slides here: https://takebackourtech.org/living-healthfully/

You will learn:
- how to improve your sleep, energy, and pains
- how to protect your eyes from extended screen time
- the optimal computer posture
- how to mitigate EMF risks in polluted environments


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Friends,

We are approaching the 30-day countdown until The Greater Reset 4: Co-Creation LIVE in Texas, Mexico, and for FREE online at our website!

With that said, we have a special announcement for those who are coming to Morelia, Mexico for the Mexico edition of The Greater Reset 4!

We are adding a special VIP ticket option for those interested in an extra special experience!

That's right, for only $250 USD you get:

- Exclusive Access to the VIP lounge to meet and hang out with all of the speakers (includes complimentary snacks and drinks, including a sample of Pan's Mushroom Jerky
- Limited Edition TGR4 shirt not available anywhere else
- Copy of Derrick Broze's How To Opt-Out of the Technocratic State, 2nd Edition
- A gift bag to hold your shirt and book!

But, there is a catch! We are only selling 20 VIP tickets for Morelia!

If you want access to the speakers, the TGR4 shirt, the book, and bag, you need to email intothelight@protonmail.com RIGHT NOW!
WEDNESDAY: Searching For Truth With Presearch
@takebackourtech | PREVIEW

This Wednesday we're releasing Ep. 3 of the #TBOT podcast, a brand new interview with Colin Pape, the Founder & CEO of Presearch, a decentralized search engine.

https://presearch.com

This is going to be a fun one!

Colin shares:
- how Presearch was born of Google's censorship
- how software companies can reward users, developers, and the ecosystem
- his thoughts on the internet's latest censorship models

You'll be able to watch on Odysee, our streaming platform, and listen on your favorite Podcast app.

Subscribe to our podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/tbot/
Subscribe to our Odysee channel: https://odysee.com/@takebackourtech:f


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This DC Party Invite Shows All The Money To Be Made Off the Ukraine War

A Ukrainian Embassy reception, sponsored by America’s biggest weapons manufacturers.

The invitation said the quiet part out loud.

The Ukrainian Embassy hosted a reception last week in honor of the 31st anniversary of the country’s armed services. Events like this are part of the social calendar of Washington’s smart set, with hobnobbing diplomats, think tankers, journalists, and US officials. Guests took photos with the Ukrainian ambassador. Even Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley showed up.

But there was something so overt it led some observers to laugh out loud at the gathering’s invitation.

The logos of military contractors Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Pratt & Whitney, and Lockheed Martin were emblazoned on the invitation as the event’s sponsors, below the official Ukrainian emblems and elegant blue script that said the Ukrainian ambassador and defense attaché “request the pleasure of your company.”

“It’s really bizarre to me that they would put that on an invitation,” one think tank expert told me. “The fact that they don’t feel sheepish about it, that’s interesting,” explained an academic. (Both spoke on the condition of anonymity and regularly attend embassy events in Washington.)

That Ukraine and those US military contractors have a strong relationship isn’t surprising. America’s allies and partners around the world bought some $50 billion in US weapons last year. These four companies produce some of the most high-profile missile defense systems and anti-tank missiles that President Joe Biden has sent to Ukraine since Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded in February. Neither is it surprising that Ukraine’s government, which says its country has already suffered hundreds of billions of dollars in damage, might not want to deplete its coffers.

But the explicit sponsorship indicates how intimate major military contractors have become with Ukraine, and how much they stand to gain from the war.

The invitation is a clear expression of how the war in Ukraine has been good for business. As Ukraine fights a defensive war against Russia’s brutal invasion, Ukrainians in Washington have been pushing for the US to send Ukraine more weapons. So far, President Joe Biden’s administration has committed a substantial $19.3 billion of military assistance since February.

Source: Vox

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Bill Gates & Jeff Bezos Invest In Brain Computer Interface Tech 🧠
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Last week, Synchron - a company leading the development of Neuro Prosthetics (or brain computer interfaces) raised 75M in a Series C round of funding, which included participation from the Gates Frontier & Bezos Expeditions.

Synchron, originally funded by grants from DARPA and the DoD is now leading the development of a endovascular brain implant. This implant can be embedded into the walls of brain blood vessels and then record or even simulate activity, transmitting signals from the brain to a decoder outside of the body.

Currently, the technology is being used to help those who are paralyzed communicate using their brain alone. CEO Tom Oxley in a Ted Talk explained how paralyzed individuals were able to write out tweets and chat with him using Synchron's platform.

The strentrode, the core to their Neuro Prosthetics platform is being tested in ongoing US clinical trials, and was granted Breakthrough Device designation, and an Investigational Device Exemption by the FDA in 2021.

Synchron's intention is to improve the decoding of brain impulses to capture physical actions, thoughts, and even emotions - and eventually transfer these raw signals to users.

"Our brain signals are universal. The signal for press down your foot for me, is the same for you. This means we're creating a dictionary of the brain across all humans. This is going to make BCI truly scalable."

"What if you could throw your emotion? Just for a few seconds. Just so you can share how you feel ... The full potential of the brain can then be unlocked"


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We have exciting news!!

Starting NOW until Friday, December 23rd at midnight central...

BUY ONE TICKET TO TGRIV (*in Bastrop, TX) AND GET ONE FREE.

This is a special, time-limited offer that will expire in 4 days.

But because I want as many people in the "Freedom Class" to show up and work together for liberty, sovereignty, and prosperity…

You can get two tickets for the price of one. Or buy four tickets for the price of two.

And this applies to the general ticket AND the VIP ticket.

Get your tickets (at a super low price until Friday) for the Great Reset 4 LIVE and IN PERSON event in Bastrop, TX here:

https://livefree.academy/sp/the-greater-reset-iv-co-creation/

Make sure to include their name, email, and phone number of the free ticket holders where we ask for it on the checkout!

See you at TGRIV!

This BOGO offer applies ONLY for the Bastrop, TX event!
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