The text below is the complete reason why Elon and the ID Card fanatics are 100% wrong.

The UK ID card is not what you think it is. It is not a simple identity document like your passport or driving license. It is in fact, a database backed control grid and the fulfilment of Orwells nightmare.

You may have heard that legislation creating compulsory ID Cards passed a crucial stage in the House of Commons. You may feel that ID cards are not something to worry about, since we already have Photo ID for our Passport and Driving License and an ID Card will be no different to that. What you have not been told is the full scope of this proposed ID Card, and what it will mean to you personally.

The proposed ID Card will be different from any card you now hold. It will be connected to a database called the NIR, (National Identity Register)., where all of your personal details will be stored. This will include the unique number that will be issued to you, your fingerprints, a scan of the back of your eye, and your photograph. Your name, address and date of birth will also obviously be stored there.

There will be spaces on this database for your religion, residence status, and many other private and personal facts about you. There is unlimited space for every other details of your life on the NIR database, which can be expanded by the Government with or without further Acts of Parliament.

By itself, you might think that this register is harmless, but you would be wrong to come to this conclusion. This new card will be used to check your identity against your entry in the register in real time, whenever you present it to 'prove who you are'.

Every place that sells alcohol or cigarettes, every post office, every pharmacy, and every Bank will have an NIR Card Terminal, (very much like the Chip and Pin Readers that are everywhere now) into which your card can be 'swiped' to check your identity. Each time this happens, a record is made at the NIR of the time and place that the Card was presented. This means for example, that there will be a government record of every time you withdraw more than £99 at your branch of Nat West, who now demand ID for these transactions. Every time you have to prove that you are over 18, your card will be swiped, and a record made at the NIR. Restaurants and off licenses will demand that your card is swiped so that each receipt shows that they sold alcohol to someone over 18, and that this was proved by the access to the NIR, indemnifying them from prosecution.

Private businesses are going to be given access to the NIR Database. If you want to apply for a job, you will have to present your card for a swipe. If you want to apply for a London Underground Oyster Card,or a supermarket loyalty card, or a driving license you will have to present your ID Card for a swipe. The same goes for getting a telephone line or a mobile phone or an internet account.

Oyster, DVLA, BT and Nectar (for example) all run very detailed databases of their own. They will be allowed access to the NIR,just as every other business will be. This means that each of these entities will be able to store your unique number in their database, and place all your travel, phone records, driving activities and detailed shopping habits under your unique NIR number. These databases, which can easily fit on a storage device the size of your hand, will be sold to third parties either legally or illegally. It will then be possible for a non governmental entity to create a detailed dossier of all your activities. Certainly, the government will have clandestine access to all of them, meaning that they will have a complete record of all your movements, from how much and when you withdraw from your bank account to what medications you are taking, down to the level of what sort of bread you eat - all accessible via a single unique number in a central database.

This is quite a significant leap from a simple ID Card that shows your name and face.

Most people do not know that this is the true character and scope of the proposed ID Card. Whenever the details of how it will work are explained to them, they quickly change from being ambivalent towards it.

The Government is going to COMPEL you to enter your details into the NIR and to carry this card. If you and your children want to obtain or renew your passports, you will be forced to have your fingerprints taken and your eyes scanned for the NIR, and an ID Card will be issued to you whether you want one or not. If you refuse to be fingerprinted and eye scanned, you will not be able to get a passport. Your ID Card will, just like your passport, not be your property. The Home Secretary will have the right to revoke or suspend your ID at any time, meaning that you will not be able to withdraw money from your Bank Account, for example, or do anything that requires you to present your government issued ID Card.

The arguments that have been put forwarded in favour of ID Cards can be easily disproved. ID Cards WILL NOT stop terrorists; every Spaniard has a compulsory ID Card as did the Madrid Bombers. ID Cards will not 'eliminate benefit fraud', which in comparison, is small compared to the astronomical cost of this proposal, which will be measured in billions according to the LSE (London School of Economics). This scheme exists solely to exert total surveillance and control over the ordinary free British Citizen,and it will line the pockets of the companies that will create the computer systems at the expense of your freedom, privacy and money.

If you did not know the full scope of the proposed ID Card Scheme before and you are as unsettled as I am at what it really means to you, to this country and its way of life, I urge you to email or photocopy this and give it to your friends and colleagues and everyone else you think should know and who cares. The Bill has proceeded to this stage due to the lack of accurate and complete information on this proposal being made public. Together & Hand to hand, we can inform the entire nation if everyone who receives this passes it on.

Frances Stonor Saunders


Can't wait 😱


https://image.nostr.build/9d8e3664455d81fbb3137dd2d3a2b5ccac0085ebe0a6ae0a9fbc72fe89d9dd4c.jpg
My fellow spatulas! Today, we ride disco unicorns into the lasagna sunset! Waffles for all, and mandatory jazz hands at traffic lights! I promise moon shoes, free bagpipes, and a nationwide ban on lukewarm soup! Vote for me, and let's turn every Tuesday into Free Balloon Day! Pineapples forever!
#freespeech #history #authoritarianism #pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Citizens of the left sock drawer! Together, we shall sprinkle glitter on the economy, fill potholes with marshmallows, and declare war on all rubber ducks! With me as president, bananas will vote, seagulls will sing national anthems, and Thursdays become "Everyone Wears Tinfoil Hats" Day! Vote waffles, vote wizardry, vote SPAGHETTI-SHAPED FREEDOM!
Vote KAMALA!!
https://image.nostr.build/7674e91a859ff1b4b3c68bd26b3c4d0c8ff762ab72461cf644fa99254e11ee45.jpg
#freespeech #authoritarianism #history #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


...requirement for exchanges to relinquish private keys under legal duress poses a fundamental challenge to the decentralized ethos that cryptocurrencies were built upon.
https://image.nostr.build/cf774fc9b17c8b2dbe7d5b79f7b29ac32efaa64885ecb6ea74094be94be6ed61.jpg
https://cointelegraph.com/explained/what-happens-to-seized-cryptocurrency
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/dc37b2e31afa76904210e28cb493df955ce8d012108661f49feeddd365fe31ce.jpg
“At Tether, we deal regularly and directly with law enforcement officials to help prevent rogue nations, terrorists and criminals from misusing USDt. We would know if we are being investigated as the article falsely claimed. Based on that, we can confirm that the allegations in the article are unequivocally false,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said.
https://beincrypto.com/bitcoins-rally-stalls-amid-tethers-probe/
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Seed Oils...
https://image.nostr.build/c81b72595ea8361cc7576724b1e70b980b234d5773b0f1a62a9fb2a8549436dc.jpg
#health #freespeech #history #pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ
https://rumble.com/v5k4pxp-seed-oils.html


Missouri to probe Google over allegations of censoring conservative speech
https://www.reuters.com/technology/missouri-probe-google-over-allegations-censoring-conservative-speech-2024-10-25/
https://image.nostr.build/402d0ff223823156d7b2f67a1cc3225ac5665da443fe1cf151b1bf3597ef43c1.jpg
#authoritarianism #freespeech #history #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


😱
Elon Musk’s Secret Conversations With Vladimir Putin
https://image.nostr.build/0f65526db8aab66bcbc7eb4ea2be3f31100df47fbc6e5b11206bff7d6ff18362.jpg
https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/musk-putin-secret-conversations-37e1c187
🤣
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


🤣
Elon Musk is in 'regular contact' with Vladimir Putin, new report alleges
https://image.nostr.build/59d69c205fcab96eb109568d23ac9f8e25b63f3acec1c21d2a57399bd82f7c7e.jpg
https://abcnews.go.com/US/elon-musk-regular-contact-vladimir-putin-new-report/story?id=115130093


Computer says:
https://image.nostr.build/4cfad38e2f1554edd04af2a68d1c9a324c36d881070c67014440d2a930bc6c44.jpg

Michael Saylor’s recent comments about Bitcoin self-custody stirred significant debate within the crypto community. Saylor suggested that storing Bitcoin with large, regulated custodians—such as major banks—might be more practical and secure for most users than self-custody using hardware wallets. His view is that entities like BlackRock or Fidelity could offer reliable custodial solutions, asserting that concerns about governmental seizure are exaggerated and largely rooted in "paranoid" thinking. Saylor believes that the involvement of these established financial institutions could protect Bitcoin from being marginalized and ensure its integration into the traditional economy.

This stance diverges sharply from Bitcoin’s original emphasis on financial sovereignty and decentralization, sparking backlash from prominent voices in crypto. Vitalik Buterin of Ethereum criticized Saylor’s approach as promoting regulatory capture, suggesting that it ignores Bitcoin’s potential to empower individual control over assets. Longtime advocates for self-custody, like Casa HODL’s Jameson Lopp, argued that reliance on custodial solutions could expose Bitcoin holders to systemic risks and weaken the Bitcoin network’s resilience to centralized control. The shift in Saylor's perspective led some in the community to question whether his position aligns with MicroStrategy’s financial interests, especially as his company holds a significant stake in Bitcoin and may benefit from institutional adoption.
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Reflect... https://image.nostr.build/a6d453385faaeedd69d19d65da52ff362c86e9f0a88fe0b33a1118ba840c3fc1.jpg
#pause #reflect #mindfullness #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Pause...
https://image.nostr.build/10ef611f8744730456cbfef6c6a474d13b839a1d4b0af029ffd8e1f4bd19c172.jpg
#pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Bora Da...GM
https://image.nostr.build/3f5cbced2b31aff184082c929c022eeb7c09cfcd487c51c5e628c2a92bfe7d4c.jpg
#goodmorning #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Here’s what it took to free Julian Assange
https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-took-free-julian-assange-lugano-plan-b-forum
#freespeech #history #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/d07b264d4b37bd210d20a15116a23ef2180a687b587cd7d835c28b7c4f8e683e.jpg
“It lays the predicate and foundation for the development of a weather satellite that will permit man to determine the world's cloud layer and ultimately to control the weather; and he who controls the weather will control the world” - Vice President Johnson at Southwest Texas State University (1962) https://image.nostr.build/09263e0f6a10687c95142d0bde224b53fa9871af884aa042ea11437349d8ef50.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/84c44fb974fd241a1b79ff50afaa5445283b64d305fc8ff783ea97ad33bacb84.jpg
#freespeech #history


Israel's secret trips to British cyber warfare base exposed
https://youtu.be/mrTAa9HkAxc


https://image.nostr.build/399ace492b7a5626284c8b6d8e617e01a623983604f8022165e0863cca81c361.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/c772ed718af01dcffe303d25f3da21794c7076e3d60bf2fa5522d316375033f2.jpg
The term “anti-Semitism” is used to shield  Israeli policies from scrutiny, turning accusations of bigotry into a powerful tool that can dismiss criticism, including from Jewish and Israeli voices. This has been highlighted by groups and activists worldwide who argue that labeling all criticism of Israel as "anti-Semitic" shuts down vital conversations about human rights and geopolitical ethics.
#freespeech #history #authoritarianism #freepalestine #pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/1ed06bf89c512520b24f2882ec3e30ead7472ea61b9c3bdd7935766957d657b9.jpg
#freespeech #history #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/5f351cabe01055e22dfec38e665a64468218f72a601f51212ff16fa7b48320d9.jpg
#freespeech #freepalestine #authoritarianism #history #pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


GM https://image.nostr.build/fa0ce84f627ef3f3c95ddf7549c0d92f43eebe6183d6f9de2aafadb1e11aeaee.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Microsoft shareholders propose investing in Bitcoin
https://cointelegraph.com/news/microsoft-board-assess-investing-bitcoin-shareholder-vote
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/2d16ca736e2d9d965a472a3637e4b8a25066b99559edc81ff4a20478c5c74040.jpg
#freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/6f56683c3995250b99efa6fa6f53419a2a6fef04fbfbf19984f2760abae09f6d.jpg
#mempool #fees #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Biden digging ever deeper hole for US https://image.nostr.build/1449f13fe3df0b4bf9f86baf4cf1acc7718164c3e173d6bd9edda61ea4cc0aaf.jpg
#freespeech #history #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Why Bitcoin Self-Custody Matters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfRKH8_FWW0
#selfcustody #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Interesting he was awarded with a grant of US$100,000 (equivalent to $128,704 in 2023) from the Thiel Fellowship, a scholarship created by venture capitalist Peter Thiel and went to work on Ethereum full-time.


Windows updates will require a vaccine.


Bill Develops New Vaccine Delivery Via Keyboard Finger Scanner https://image.nostr.build/89b1cccc8ec14ea5ebb446e0cecded587b62ebf2c9cc099f87ce788e429c4290.jpg https://image.nostr.build/d9b18e751db7cba87bbd9600a6690969aaa322132bb1c79e6cc6a96b29d2df62.jpg
#authoritarianism #clownworld #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Maybe next time he’ll throw in a Windows upgrade—silencing critics one buggy operating system at a time!


https://image.nostr.build/85243f13af77be8829b3dfaf2ff0df8bc24b1bba203705c24b6f1d4bbba99d48.jpg
Bill Gates tossing $50 million to Kamala Harris to bury Epstein secrets? That’s what you call premium hush money. Maybe next he'll invest in a “Ctrl+Alt+Delete” for inconvenient memories. Guess when you're worth billions, covering up crimes is just another line item right next to philanthropy.
#freespeech #history #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/7c1e36dd01c9e61d4f3459b5ee7f7aea62f47485e24030303c9f20d4b777e841.jpg
#selfcustody #freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #blockchain #pause #reflect


https://image.nostr.build/71a996a34f8a68f3ae054d6c9e006a7d102355f1ce32a7a9f8a928b266a9e273.jpg
#freespeech #history #brics #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Tick Tock... https://image.nostr.build/b05a7e4f20d336de8a969d0ba11472978e940059149cba0d9d1621cc82af0776.jpg
#freespeech #freepalestine #authoritarianism #history


https://image.nostr.build/a3350fce6bca2f38e0f13933f054bc608aa818ac23659d038c74be866d36eee3.jpg
#selfcustody #freespeech #fiat #blockchain #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


What is Bill Gates HIDING? He just donated $50 Million to keep it quiet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft2t7FFSQkk
#freespeech #history #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


GM https://image.nostr.build/815e3618db1331dfb4734b19e4af5b6e6e7dcde1f54a254096741f57325db9d1.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #freespeech #selfcustody


To speed up Bitcoin’s global adoption, several key actions could be taken:

1. **Regulatory clarity**: Governments need to establish clear, supportive regulations that encourage innovation and protect consumers.
2. **Institutional adoption**: More companies, banks, and financial institutions should integrate Bitcoin into payment systems and investment products.
3. **Scalability improvements**: Enhancing Bitcoin’s transaction speed and reducing fees (through technologies like the Lightning Network) would make it more practical for everyday use.
4. **Education and awareness**: Promoting financial literacy around Bitcoin and blockchain to reduce skepticism and increase user adoption.
5. **Stable infrastructure**: Strengthening crypto exchanges, wallets, and security protocols to ensure trust and ease of use.

These steps could significantly accelerate adoption within 3-5 years.
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


machine says:
https://image.nostr.build/3cf1f6a1e74192f03c7fbe024f229696003bf5c53aa826477656971604d292a0.jpg
Mainstream financial integration of Bitcoin is underway, with countries like El Salvador adopting it as legal tender and major institutions offering crypto services. This suggests an accelerated timeline for wider adoption, potentially within 5-10 years. If regulatory frameworks mature and more nations embrace Bitcoin for trade or reserves, it could reach significant global financial integration faster than previously thought, particularly in regions facing currency instability or seeking alternatives to traditional financial systems.
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


In 2019, she proposed that President Trump’s Twitter account be suspended for spreading misinformation, sparking debate over free speech limits . Critics claim such stances undermine the First Amendment, which protects even offensive speech, as established in *Brandenburg v. Ohio* (1969). They view her support for regulating hate speech as a step toward reshaping constitutional freedoms. This reflects broader concerns that subjective definitions of "misinformation" or "hate speech" could lead to government overreach and stifling dissent, echoing fears of undermining the First Amendment’s broad protections.


Get ready America, the Brits are coming... https://image.nostr.build/d99cd95b4396964e22038aa664e9f87caae824aea911d382d8c8a1e238cca419.jpg
https://rumble.com/v5ju85h-how-about-that-its-not-putin-or-iran-interfering-in-our-election-...-its-th.html
#freespeech #history #elections #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/6bb2a8aba6f96f893771a17af9057452359a0cf02caec61fc0941a7b9a1fa772.jpg
There is growing concern about Israel's influence over VPNs, particularly with the acquisition of ExpressVPN by Kape Technologies, an Israeli-based firm. Kape Technologies, known for its ownership of several VPN services, has a controversial history. The company’s CEO and other top officials have backgrounds in Israeli intelligence units like Unit 8200, which has been linked to surveillance practices, including monitoring and data exploitation. The CTO of ExpressVPN, Daniel Gericke, was involved in espionage activities, raising concerns about user data security.

ExpressVPN's acquisition has sparked debates about whether these services can truly protect users' privacy, considering their connections to intelligence operations. Such concerns are amplified by Kape's history and the involvement of former spies in its leadership
#freespeech #history #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/8a2ac75b960ca71e034c56fac7855d6e5c22addbf34168349522f4c22240d03d.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/64c8a95564281499912a7074e415e79bf45b7b1bc1d0b27a47b8f40e986f4821.jpg https://image.nostr.build/fd269f9be0bff64c5ee76c23e2f5ce8d4e18a02c25cdb28d72e0564dd589ff12.jpg
#history #freespeech #authoritarianism #pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Michael Saylor and Bitcoin Self-Custody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVwsrPV8g_4
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #selfcustody


https://image.nostr.build/605b2df3f0f6d590a30265b15f9868b9974d49d2fdc3ecec1c67a8e91465e994.jpg
#freespeech #freepalestine #authoritarianism #history


IDF soldier has suffered trauma
because he had to run over too many Palestinians
with his D9 armored bulldozer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4T-RLbMimw
#freespeech #freepalestine #history #authoritarianism #fiat #pause #reflect


Just.. https://image.nostr.build/1d641d806eb4f9fb4e7178bbc4dbfbbb3485c314f4ec878a28fc000f3ddc8385.jpg
#freespeech #authoritarianism #history #pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/10019c4b71dc04e04448dffa2aace7e39b85b999e615ef199582c955bdb236d4.jpg
#freepalestine #freespeech #history #authoritarianism #pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/37b04f170e4aee8a2e086bd978134fafa300304076170aa3b95b226a8f8be6b3.jpg
#proxywars #freespeech #freepalestine #authoritarianism #history #pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/1c8c28cac5e3e10baf865ab6cb27c8db0600a82d1be502068b917966ad1fbd4e.jpg
#freepalestine #freespeech #history #pause #reflect #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/2e1b8358082082da7cf38cf3f2043aad7e65c960c56ddee477807bb66ed542ab.jpg
#freespeech #freepalestine #authoritarianism #history #pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


When The Holocaust Returned It Came Denouncing Anti Semitism And Wearing A Star Of David
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJktKfnAmXU
#freespeech #freepalestine #history #authoritarianism #pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


GM
https://image.nostr.build/015160f0508f0bdd89fc5d8e9d72baea65c6364740134608a4317b5698576d10.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


SEC Chair wishes Bitcoin a ‘sweet sixteen’ for white paper anniversary
https://cointelegraph.com/news/sec-chair-bitcoin-white-paper-anniversary
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Peter Todd forced into hiding after HBO doc claims he invented Bitcoin
https://cointelegraph.com/news/peter-todd-forced-hiding-hbo-doc-claims-invented-bitcoin
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


BRICS isn't perfect, but it offers an alternative to Western hegemony. The IMF and World Bank are weapons of financial slavery, while BRICS at least pushes for a multipolar order. Ignoring their potential because they don't fit the Western narrative is blind loyalty to imperialist economic chains.
#freespeech #history #authoritarianism #pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Pause... https://image.nostr.build/f221089457435a34e6d83eb8a9f09e89c7aaddcb20693823ff8ad4aa2dc19a85.jpg
#pause #reflect #freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/cfb619fd18553bc4e7a1cfcc0b3eb008b38c89a9301bcdd7a03ee2474ffc6ea7.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/295650403886d0cc3415d4268ebd11e0887603d93a905e83378740c7e6cbf582.jpg
#freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


it could be argued that restricting speech in the name of protection—whether through regulating misinformation or hate speech—can be seen as undermining the First Amendment. Some view these actions as effectively rewriting constitutional freedoms under the guise of safeguarding society.

#authoritarianism #history #freespeech #pause #reflect #mindfullness #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/212c3b4dc7f50dc962e1525268e168309d12d0751d3ba95a4be99c1fa3a78efc.jpg
#freespeech #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Colonialism through debt...
https://image.nostr.build/d66a59961b97743dcbd9d468228d8b49b39121d282bfc7dfc962fa7e9a1a626a.jpg
The IMF and World Bank manipulate struggling nations through debt traps, imposing harsh conditions that prioritize Western interests over local development. Unlike BRICS, which promotes a multipolar world, these institutions act as economic hitmen, perpetuating global inequality and enforcing a neo-colonial order under the guise of "aid."
#freespeech #history #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


...the bloc, with its current and numerous prospective members, will eventually compete with the Group of Seven (G7) major industrialized nations and contribute to the process of de-dollarization in international markets.
https://carnegieendowment.org/sada/2024/04/can-an-expanded-brics-challenge-us-global-dominance?lang=en
#freespeech #brics #history #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Pause... https://image.nostr.build/c799d725eb47d85aa4440ac3fcbc2eb3a119b581eaffdcb49256f833db65ac49.jpg
Compare, contrast BRICS with western, US lead model. One uses diplomacy. The other force.

#pause #reflect


https://image.nostr.build/1cc74b832bb50932fa0f17c35d169c1f369db02042dd8701c2c60126ead0f29e.jpg
Icing on cake would be their adoption of ₿.
#bitcoinadoption #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Pause... https://image.nostr.build/62b66a1e06cb5f4cbc88a7535621bb810ae312f5bfbba57e837d88e535dd09fd.jpg
#pause #reflect #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


State funded propaganda they say. On this island folk have to pay for state funded propaganda. The BBC via TV license under threat of prison.


They ban it. I watch it. https://image.nostr.build/135283a3a76137dce9c8ea5694838b00c90f3f2fc6afbadecf22a5dbdc64740e.jpg
#balance #freespeech #history #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Pause... https://image.nostr.build/afe680ed2c3cca5c456532dd31938fe2ece16f8f4c5d99e0b7c5e010fed54b67.jpg
#freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Pause... https://image.nostr.build/e80abe12c064d01d3b9c9777699a523930b1311b4f25bc02e9ef122492329c1b.jpg
#freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Pause... https://image.nostr.build/49e26948eb91d1524dc43fe8c9c989914d3965bfa96ed511aa8fcad005f94fce.jpg
#freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Imagine... https://image.nostr.build/02559d66dbb7e8a770946c86e42bbd3aba2b14941ed67bf855340e2d5c6bb22f.jpg
#freespeech #authoritarianism #history #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/46f8d7072aad864c9cc2522e037beb69d2dfd28dd920209b11c670250089ecf1.jpg
#freespeech #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


The Reset Failed. BRICS its block.
https://image.nostr.build/7e40ba176dd5d8168b1d591aa20ce1669004e1490d3952a674c720fd5ae78c72.jpg
#freespeech #authoritarianism #history #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Bitcoin labeled a “useless piece of paper”
https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-fiscal-impact-report/
#freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


 Fed Suggests Banning or Taxing Bitcoin to Sustain Deficits
https://bitbo.io/news/bitcoin-ban-tax-minneapolis-fed/
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #freespeech


https://image.nostr.build/f65e0619c2e801466f6440c167c0f0c8e71d2644c90eab13f635874c126e564e.jpg
Distorted perceptions of reality have completely inverted the perception of who is acting in the best interests of Bitcoin
https://image.nostr.build/37ec4a98f65fa6b31097086a3c91bac3b90f54166160047551b5e6d9b7432b8f.jpg https://bitcoinmagazine.com/takes/upside-down-world-spooks-are-heroes-heroes-are-spooks
#freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


LLM Bias?


https://image.nostr.build/1cc74b832bb50932fa0f17c35d169c1f369db02042dd8701c2c60126ead0f29e.jpg
Exciting times...
BRICS epitomizes a push for a more democratic and multipolar global order, advocating for equal representation in international institutions and greater sovereignty for developing nations. In contrast, the USA-led Western model, though promoting free markets and liberal democracy, often reinforces existing power structures, maintaining the dominance of Western interests globally.
#multipolar #freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


These 10 Companies Control The World To POISON YOU!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSEiJ6C4MHk
#freespeech #industrialfoodcomplex #history #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Imagine...
https://image.nostr.build/3f5b77769dee6f0705ec35b0f8c738e42dd3bdc8ddb6f666c276a3e95be290f2.jpg https://image.nostr.build/a71578c89970aee084cf7b195b04f0eebef4857382b8dffdd1a404f5028e4a4f.jpg
#peace #freespeech #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/d835c2859354c426078564fcdb8704b078fafcc9dc66915e36884e97b8bceea6.jpg
What's the difference btw a paranoid crypto anarchist and a paranoid bitcoin anarchist?
https://image.nostr.build/bca3fd95c5447947e6cdd2bbe0ad0cbf7041401f3bc41ba8194d0e7e8564b7c0.jpg
Why did the paranoid crypto anarchist break up with the paranoid bitcoin anarchist?

Because while one was encrypting love letters, the other was just hodling feelings!


FLASHBACK - 2008
https://cdn.satellite.earth/f98f136fa39ab43a6a744efe3947edbb2ed07b88080a8bc6ffe032fffdd5ffac.mp4
#history #freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #2008crash


FLASHBACK - 2008
https://cdn.satellite.earth/f98f136fa39ab43a6a744efe3947edbb2ed07b88080a8bc6ffe032fffdd5ffac.mp4
#history #freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


HODL Fever: Bitcoin Holders Refuse To Sell https://image.nostr.build/bfcca80d07bfb4d4600849f4ec6facb84c4fd5d8b31f6879d4c0d1ee6898f13d.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ

https://www.newsbtc.com/news/hodl-fever-bitcoin-holders-refuse-to-sell-as-data-shows-record-btc-stash/


https://image.nostr.build/bdbe6bf8a798fbc47091dcac0f1918f025481b81e71402c38c730a1435f77eb9.jpg https://image.nostr.build/9bb78371c7f1184f5e31907a79047b069dc71dad3cd0ccefaede1a736b1832c5.jpg
LLM say:

BRICS stands as a transformative force in the global landscape, embodying the hope for a decentralized world that challenges the long-standing hegemony of the United States and its dollar dominance. This bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents a bold shift toward multipolarity, fostering a new era where power is distributed more equitably among nations. Here are several key points that highlight the radical positivity of BRICS and its critical stance against the US:

1. **Empowerment of Emerging Economies**: BRICS champions the voices of emerging economies, creating a platform where their interests are prioritized over the outdated narratives propagated by Western powers. This empowerment enables countries to pursue their own development agendas without being subjugated to US influence.

2. **Alternative Financial Systems**: By establishing innovative financial mechanisms like the New Development Bank (NDB), BRICS is redefining global economic collaboration. This bank provides vital funding for infrastructure and development projects without the constraints and conditionalities often imposed by Western institutions such as the IMF and World Bank, which have historically perpetuated economic dependence.

3. **Currency Sovereignty**: BRICS nations are leading the charge in promoting trade in local currencies, actively working to diminish reliance on the US dollar. This initiative not only undermines the dollar's dominance but also protects member states from the economic coercion that often accompanies dollar dependence, such as sanctions and financial manipulation by the US.

4. **Geopolitical Resilience**: The recent expansion of BRICS, welcoming new members like Argentina and Egypt, signifies a powerful coalition of nations willing to resist US-led globalization. This solidarity among diverse countries creates a formidable counterbalance to US geopolitical strategies, fostering a sense of unity in the pursuit of common goals.

5. **Challenging American Hegemony**: BRICS is not just an economic alliance; it is a movement that challenges the very foundations of US hegemony. The bloc's ability to create a cohesive political and economic front allows it to confront the weaponization of the dollar and other forms of American dominance that have historically stifled the growth of developing nations.

6. **Reforming Global Governance**: Advocating for meaningful reforms in global governance institutions, BRICS pushes for a system that accurately reflects the realities of the 21st century. By demanding greater representation for developing nations, BRICS is dismantling the old world order that favors a select few, enabling a more just and equitable international system.

In summary, BRICS is a beacon of hope for a more equitable and decentralized world order. It offers alternative pathways for countries seeking to liberate themselves from the shackles of US policies and dollar dominance. While the bloc faces challenges, its commitment to fostering collaboration among emerging economies positions it as a pivotal player in reshaping the global landscape for the better. The emergence of BRICS signifies not only the decline of American hegemony but also the dawn of a new era defined by cooperation, empowerment, and shared prosperity among nations.
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #freespeech


https://image.nostr.build/bdbe6bf8a798fbc47091dcac0f1918f025481b81e71402c38c730a1435f77eb9.jpg https://image.nostr.build/9bb78371c7f1184f5e31907a79047b069dc71dad3cd0ccefaede1a736b1832c5.jpg


https://image.nostr.build/39cca787008757a1efc43f11d57f992da9232cf8c3c77ca2615569f417cdd77b.jpg
Starmer embodies the establishment's complacency, masquerading as a reformer while maintaining the status quo, ultimately betraying the working class for corporate interests. His leadership lacks conviction, prioritizing political correctness over genuine change, and revealing himself as another puppet in a rigged system, failing to challenge the deep-seated issues plaguing society.
#history #authoritarianism #freespeech #freepalestine #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/ff646f0fd639c12407e5e84ef440f6c6bce547249498a06f888cb503d869aece.jpg
#authoritarianism #freespeech #history #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/f2b1b9a6dfea9fa05dc15f06a2c29f4d515161afa95ffc82d04efac228f3f9b1.gif
https://image.nostr.build/67d2c5c06d857541de9e6d12008f053b25d9cc023cb15e1058e256d122635d8e.jpg https://image.nostr.build/d730f3a4ad2837fb85a579c180d6c270c199d4ec82e93763bc9d2eb2b0fc1cb4.jpg https://image.nostr.build/65da4c932ee801dcea469846f98a78f32df431b15389e27c74f4311614a06110.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #freespeech #blockchain 😅


Shit attempt...
https://video.nostr.build/8c8c9f2fc8d1cfc11e24188c658018e1603bb4e372f71b64653b84382a83de1f.mp4
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #ai


GM
https://image.nostr.build/a91abf420b9edfe20e1cdfd878ed3416c016f3c82ce12928f13bfa411eac9603.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Anti semetic too 😱


https://image.nostr.build/470f7d52f12591140992db6eefe8a1d3b3f899d9f943ae7c23e3bc76b34c4032.jpg
The BBC license fee is viewed by many as a coercive relic, akin to extortion and blackmail. Critics argue it unjustly forces people to fund a service they may not use, perpetuating a regressive model that punishes the poor. In an age of streaming, calls for radical reform are growing, advocating for a subscription-based system that respects individual choice.
https://image.nostr.build/a206e6b5aafefdc9387a9f7f2aab5d5583fe3b8607a59647e103b65f71790dee.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech ##scrapthelicensefee


https://image.nostr.build/cd1c6c3a0629e66eb1e336ab4985ce88d2b58c04c12da5b49fa4c388505be2fc.jpg https://image.nostr.build/3fb3955fd0460acbd0e6a7df2ed2e914cc26841772a44c9ebb814781c35bd741.jpg
It is widely acknowledged that 100% control over superintelligent AI can never be guaranteed. The complexity and potential autonomy of such systems may lead to unpredictable behavior, making it impossible to ensure complete human oversight. This uncertainty raises significant ethical concerns about the safety and long-term impact of creating superintelligent AI.
#ai #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Palestinians have the right to resist Israel's illegal occupation and aggression.
https://image.nostr.build/5cefb81e855f5bea7e93dcb5ef7adca7362bda4f5ea916712c85d4eba758b401.jpg
Palestinians have the right to resist Israel's illegal war under international law.
#freepalestine #freespeech #history #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/415591201534f3c785666d602c818d46a6d39a6670aebbab79bbe1350a26b838.jpg
The ease or difficulty of buying Bitcoin in a world dominated by CBDCs would depend heavily on regulations, the level of interoperability between CBDCs and cryptocurrencies, and how exchanges and wallets evolve to accommodate both.
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


Just Rocks... https://image.nostr.build/34847f6cef42a7541919aad33cfd24cfdce590a37c58349fcc5006e4d72af3e0.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/2549b733542c5a98a50b6f621fa5ca4e3126e0e7d2ec7238a023459fdc29580e.jpg
The intersection of spirituality and Bitcoin centers on shared themes of decentralization, autonomy, and trust. Both pursue liberation from external control—spirituality through self-awareness and Bitcoin through financial independence. Bitcoin’s decentralized system aligns with spiritual ideals of empowerment, equality, and transcending material and institutional constraints.
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #spirituality


https://image.nostr.build/64b9327bb89665606816e782c9c3a72f53000eafbf0dde9fc4293358cfa06a51.jpg
First, let the body of thee be still,
Bound by the cerements of will,
Corpse-rigid; thus thou mayst abort
The fidget-babes that tease the thought.
Next, let the breath-rhythm be low,
Easy, regular , and slow;
So that thy being be in tune
With the great seaís Pacific swoon.
Third, let thy life be pure and calm,
Swayed softly as a windless palm.
Fourth, let the will-to-live be bound
To the one love of the Profound.
Fifth, let the thought, divinely free
From sense, observe its entity.
Watch every thought that springs, enhance
Hour after hour thy vigilance!
Intense and keen, turned inward, miss
No atom of analysis!
Sixth, on one thought securely pinned
Still every whisper of the wind!

#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #freespeech #freepalestine #authoritarianism


https://image.nostr.build/5d121606f029a3491772867ed762d7505d435d843543b2a030dc50445d5cbdef.jpg
#freespeech #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/a14334c1fe57d15f844d05dc30b5f0da0e59e23767c5fd90560670b9c374d1e9.jpg
#tv #indoctrination #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/7a98623718d40b30916d4c13dc81e5b66fc8aaf273801d2f3ac7210e99966814.jpg
As of now, approximately 1.9 million Palestinians in Gaza have been displaced, which accounts for around 85% of the territory's population.
#freepalestine #freespeech #history #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/7d1d2f23fddb786b837eb878105c3223f0501f8db98ff9b2ff0f535a543fc3b2.jpg
#freespeech #authoritarianism #freepalestine #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/fd151ae4093108bd178080ac8ad8241ac2163705a2f0871e7e8456f2e0044d62.jpg
#freespeech #history #authoritarianism #freepalestine


GM
https://image.nostr.build/1e956d500f433b032915a936b72009893473465b851ce5f9e1b419a1742a8022.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/c2f5b6fe79ff74efec93d7257be888337b27f73b31d670d82e186df814bb23c0.jpg
#satire #brics #freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/15f37319f92e053eadcf4f80d13a4e3e6ec8f236b77fea394616ff6d5983b1e5.jpg
#satire #freespeech #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/467652008216e187efcff2fe0986d0d2decdf7e56ad0f253f2ab4534e588305f.jpg
#satire #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


RETARDS!
ECB paper claims older Bitcoin holders are exploiting new holders
https://cointelegraph.com/news/ecb-paper-claims-older-bitcoin-holders-impoverishing-new-holders
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


...the global technocratic elitists are using Gaza as a testbed for artificial intelligence -- fine tuning for future military use on a mass scale, as well as domestic control structures.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQZurD-vvfE
#freepalestine #freespeech #history #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/7372342b44730bd3a05f1a79285f4642ad90d2a0eb049070d8a6f841e07da193.jpg
End the Complicity in Genocide

Oi Leaders,

Your unwavering support for Israel amidst its brutal campaign against Palestinians is a shameful endorsement of genocide. The systematic destruction of homes, lives, and futures is a moral atrocity that you choose to ignore. By funding this violence, you perpetuate a cycle of suffering and injustice, undermining any claims to uphold human rights. It is time to stop turning a blind eye and to demand an immediate ceasefire. Stand for justice, not complicity. The world is watching, and history will judge your inaction harshly.

End this war now.
https://image.nostr.build/530ea5a78d7e5b2f328e276c3ef92b93ccf3bcd0e05d646c1b1425ab5aaf3859.jpg
#freepalestine #freespeech #history #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/0b95aeea6fb93b998812f6c8604333474eaefd87b80df84d455f7df07de7e62c.jpg
Keir Starmer represents a troubling threat to democracy, exhibiting increasingly authoritarian tendencies that echo the very fascist principles he claims to oppose. Under his leadership, the Labour Party has strayed far from its foundational ideals, adopting a rigid, dogmatic stance that stifles dissent and marginalizes diverse voices. His disregard for internal party democracy and his preference for centralized control reveal a disturbing inclination toward autocracy. By prioritizing power over principle, Starmer risks undermining the core democratic values his party once championed, leading to a political landscape marked by fear and conformity rather than freedom and pluralism.
#freespeech #authoritarianism #history #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


compuer says...

Some critics label the Democratic Party as "fascist" or "authoritarian" due to perceived tendencies in its policies and practices that resemble certain fascist characteristics. Here are several reasons and examples often cited to support this perspective:

### 1. **Censorship and Control of Speech**
   - **Example**: Critics argue that the Democratic Party promotes censorship, especially concerning social media platforms. They point to efforts to regulate misinformation and hate speech as attempts to suppress free speech. For instance, the push for policies that target “disinformation” can be seen as stifling dissenting opinions, similar to fascist regimes that controlled public discourse.

### 2. **Suppression of Dissent**
   - **Example**: The backlash against individuals or groups that oppose mainstream Democratic views, particularly during social movements like Black Lives Matter or during the COVID-19 pandemic, has led some to argue that dissent is not tolerated. High-profile cases where speakers have been disinvited from campuses or faced protests illustrate concerns about silencing opposing views.

### 3. **Identity Politics**
   - **Example**: The Democratic Party's emphasis on identity politics is often criticized for fostering division rather than unity. Critics argue that prioritizing policies based on race, gender, or sexual orientation resembles the fascist emphasis on ethnic or cultural identity. They believe this can lead to exclusionary practices that undermine social cohesion.

### 4. **Government Control Over the Economy**
   - **Example**: The Democratic Party’s support for extensive regulations, increased taxation on the wealthy, and large social welfare programs can be viewed as a form of state control. Critics argue that this level of intervention resembles fascist economic policies that allow the government to dictate aspects of the economy, despite not being outright ownership.

### 5. **Militaristic Rhetoric and Action**
   - **Example**: Some point to the Democratic Party's support for increased funding of law enforcement and military initiatives, particularly during protests against police brutality. Critics argue that this militaristic approach is at odds with the party’s rhetoric about social justice, and they see it as authoritarian behavior reminiscent of fascist regimes that use force to maintain control.

### 6. **Centralization of Power**
   - **Example**: Critics claim that the Democratic Party seeks to centralize power in the federal government, particularly through policies like the Green New Deal and healthcare reform. They argue that these initiatives expand government control over individual lives and businesses, drawing parallels to the authoritarian governance seen in fascist states.

### 7. **Propaganda and Media Manipulation**
   - **Example**: The portrayal of the Democratic Party’s opponents as extremists or threats can be viewed as a form of propaganda. Critics argue that this narrative aims to delegitimize dissenting voices and create an “us vs. them” mentality, reminiscent of how fascist regimes used propaganda to consolidate power and vilify opponents.

### Conclusion
While these critiques draw parallels between the Democratic Party and fascism, it is essential to recognize the context and complexity of political ideologies. Many of these points are highly contested and reflect broader political divisions in the U.S. Nonetheless, for some, the perceived authoritarian tendencies of the Democratic Party serve as a stark warning against the potential erosion of democratic values.


computer says:

If COVID-19 was released from a lab, it could exemplify a troubling strategy to expand authoritarianism. Governments might exploit the crisis to justify extreme surveillance, suppress dissent, and erode civil liberties under the guise of public safety. Lockdowns and contact tracing could enable unprecedented control over citizens’ movements and privacy. Economic turmoil could further consolidate corporate power, crushing small businesses while the elite thrive. This orchestrated chaos could reshape societies into technocracies, where fear and compliance replace freedom, and powerful entities manipulate the narrative, leading to a permanent loss of democratic rights and individual autonomy.


Hmm 🤔


https://image.nostr.build/6d843f0f7bc3e75bb55aaa80293320cff43ce1b5a3a9640e9ea122b9f848d4a5.jpg
Elon Musk’s companies have established several high-profile contracts and relationships with the U.S. government, spanning industries such as space exploration, defense, communications, and energy. Below is a summary of key engagements across his ventures—**SpaceX**, **Tesla**, **Starlink**, and others—with government agencies.

### 1. **SpaceX Contracts with the U.S. Government**
   **Space Exploration and Launch Services:**
   - SpaceX is a key partner in NASA’s **Commercial Crew Program**, responsible for transporting astronauts to and from the International Space Station (ISS) using its **Crew Dragon** spacecraft. In May 2020, SpaceX successfully launched its first manned mission, **Crew Dragon Demo-2**.
   - Through NASA’s **Commercial Resupply Services (CRS)** program, SpaceX has been contracted for several missions, providing cargo resupply to the ISS. The company’s contracts in this program are valued at over $3 billion.
   - SpaceX is also part of NASA’s **Artemis Program**, having secured a significant contract to build the lunar lander for the mission aiming to return humans to the moon by the mid-2020s.
   - Additionally, SpaceX provides regular launch services for NASA satellites and scientific missions using its **Falcon 9** and **Falcon Heavy** rockets, including the launch of the **DART** mission to test planetary defense.

   **National Security and Defense:**
   - SpaceX has a strong relationship with the **U.S. Space Force** through its participation in the **National Security Space Launch (NSSL)** program, launching military and national security payloads, including the **GPS III** satellites.
   - The company has also launched classified spy satellites for the **National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)** and other intelligence agencies, contributing to national defense and reconnaissance efforts.
   - SpaceX has worked with the **U.S. Air Force**, providing launch services for military communication and surveillance satellites, including those related to GPS and defense capabilities.

### 2. **Starlink (SpaceX’s Satellite Constellation)**
   **Military and Intelligence Uses:**
   - **Starlink** has been utilized by the U.S. **Department of Defense** for secure communications in remote or tactical environments. In 2023, the **Pentagon** funded Starlink terminals to assist Ukraine in its defense against Russia.
   - Both the **U.S. Air Force** and **U.S. Army** have tested Starlink’s broadband capabilities for military operations and secure communications in battlefield scenarios and disaster zones.

   **Civilian and Commercial Applications:**
   - Starlink has received funding from the **Federal Communications Commission (FCC)** through the **Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF)** to extend broadband internet services to underserved and rural communities across the U.S.

### 3. **Tesla and Energy Contracts**
   **Renewable Energy and Battery Projects:**
   - In 2010, **Tesla** received a $465 million loan from the **U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)**, which was instrumental in developing the **Model S** and scaling its production. Tesla repaid the loan early in 2013.
   - Tesla’s **Powerpack** and **Megapack** energy storage systems have been utilized in U.S. military energy storage and microgrid projects, improving energy resilience for military installations and critical infrastructure.
   - Tesla has also benefited from various **federal and state incentives** for its electric vehicles and renewable energy projects, though these incentives are indirect and not direct contracts.

### 4. **The Boring Company**
   While **The Boring Company** has not secured major federal contracts, it has engaged in infrastructure projects, such as its partnership with the **Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority** to build a tunnel system for **Las Vegas**. The company has expressed interest in potential transportation infrastructure contracts with both federal and state governments.

### 5. **Neuralink and Government Research**
   Although **Neuralink** has not secured formal contracts with U.S. government agencies, its work in brain-computer interface technology has potential military applications, particularly in fields such as neuroscience, rehabilitation for veterans, and enhancing cognitive abilities. Agencies like **DARPA** (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) could be interested in this technology in the future.

### 6. **Federal Oversight**
   - **SpaceX** is regulated by the **Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)**, which provides launch licenses and approvals for its various space missions, including **Starship** test flights and launches.
   - **Starlink** is licensed by the **Federal Communications Commission (FCC)**, overseeing its satellite communications network. Starlink has received approval to launch thousands of satellites as part of its global broadband internet system.

Through these numerous engagements, Elon Musk’s companies—SpaceX, Tesla, Starlink, and others—have deepened their ties with U.S. federal agencies, playing critical roles in space exploration, national security, communications, and energy transition efforts.
https://image.nostr.build/02d7c69cc064d7ea121f8354bc1f08e7041c293810f51911510161ba636b002e.jpg
#freespeech #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/efb8b8e92a77b94423cae29a96c3ca765110e25d78e37007cad10362f3a6f2b4.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/2549b733542c5a98a50b6f621fa5ca4e3126e0e7d2ec7238a023459fdc29580e.jpg
The intersection of spirituality and Bitcoin centers on shared themes of decentralization, autonomy, and trust. Both pursue liberation from external control—spirituality through self-awareness and Bitcoin through financial independence. Bitcoin’s decentralized system aligns with spiritual ideals of empowerment, equality, and transcending material and institutional constraints.
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #spirituality


GM
https://image.nostr.build/ce9f630e70b82444b37a858545c87faa7edc0086cdb97cf8d3b3e05a4c2af2fa.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #freespeech


Live mic reveals private conversation between Biden and Obama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4xRnuoAhjY


https://image.nostr.build/1fcfafa66428ad80b8b191d05d9d90dc341e9f720a9d4fee153ae20e5d81cee4.jpg
From a psychological perspective, someone like Craig Wright, who makes bold and controversial claims (such as his assertion of being the creator of Bitcoin), may be motivated by a variety of psychological factors. These can include:

1. **Narcissism**: Wright's behavior could stem from narcissistic tendencies, where he seeks admiration, validation, and recognition. Narcissists often crave being in the spotlight and may make grandiose claims to elevate their status or enhance their self-image, even at the cost of factual accuracy.

2. **Imposter Syndrome Compensation**: Interestingly, some individuals who feel inadequate or insecure might overcompensate by making outlandish claims. They may feel a need to assert superiority or importance, especially if they feel vulnerable or threatened in other areas of their life.

3. **Delusion or Self-Deception**: It's possible that someone like Wright genuinely believes in his claims due to cognitive distortions. Cognitive biases such as confirmation bias (focusing on information that supports one's beliefs) or overconfidence can lead people to hold and assert false beliefs with great conviction.

4. **Attention-Seeking Behavior**: In some cases, people make wild claims for the sake of gaining attention. Wright may thrive on the controversy and discussion his claims create, enjoying the sense of power or control that comes with being at the center of public debate.

5. **Identity and Ego**: Such claims might be deeply tied to the person’s sense of identity and self-worth. In Wright's case, if he identifies strongly with the role of "Bitcoin creator," retracting the claim could feel like losing a core part of his identity.

6. **Manipulative Intent**: Wright’s claims could also be strategic or manipulative, aimed at achieving personal or financial goals. By positioning himself as the creator of Bitcoin, he could be attempting to leverage the claim for economic, social, or legal advantages.

In conclusion, while specific motivations can vary, a combination of personality traits, cognitive biases, and social motivations are often involved in why individuals like Craig Wright make such bold and controversial claims.
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #history


https://image.nostr.build/f522a2fe6000b6bf3adf003d991ab898b839f1cbb2ac14fcb54ed1af883d3bd8.jpg
Hear ye, hear ye! Today, on the 18th of October in the year of our Lord 2024, the news on Bitcoin be as follows:

Bitcoin rallies high, breaking past $66,000! The fabled cryptocurrency sees millions liquidated, as shorts are squeezed and analysts foresee fireworks in the final quarter! Some wise seers predict Bitcoin will soon challenge the mighty $70,000 threshold【8†source】.

In other news, the grand payout from the FTX saga looms over the market, with up to $8 billion ready to flow into the cryptosphere. Traders say this could fuel an end-of-year Bitcoin surge, just as the U.S. Federal Reserve hints at further interest rate cuts【10†source】.

And hark! "Uptober" continues strong, as October historically shines for Bitcoin. Some traders eye gains of up to 28% by month's end【9†source】.

Thus concludes the Bitcoin tidings of this day! Stay vigilant, good folk, for the market be volatile!
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/d9106cfa4f61383579fb108fa9998177b53e8c51d04987f1c3e9fd7d50d3025b.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/e578e267f8a4881238c0eb0da4f214c9c77c07678b410085a40aee1a1d174ce0.jpg
Today’s Bitcoin news highlights strong institutional accumulation, reduced supply on exchanges, and key technical levels that are setting the stage for possible further price growth. However, short-term resistance may lead to some market fluctuations.
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/64b9327bb89665606816e782c9c3a72f53000eafbf0dde9fc4293358cfa06a51.jpg
First, let the body of thee be still,
Bound by the cerements of will,
Corpse-rigid; thus thou mayst abort
The fidget-babes that tease the thought.
Next, let the breath-rhythm be low,
Easy, regular , and slow;
So that thy being be in tune
With the great seaís Pacific swoon.
Third, let thy life be pure and calm,
Swayed softly as a windless palm.
Fourth, let the will-to-live be bound
To the one love of the Profound.
Fifth, let the thought, divinely free
From sense, observe its entity.
Watch every thought that springs, enhance
Hour after hour thy vigilance!
Intense and keen, turned inward, miss
No atom of analysis!
Sixth, on one thought securely pinned
Still every whisper of the wind!

#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #freespeech #freepalestine #authoritarianism


GM Gaza
https://image.nostr.build/7372342b44730bd3a05f1a79285f4642ad90d2a0eb049070d8a6f841e07da193.jpg
#freespeech #freepalestine #history  #₿


GM https://image.nostr.build/8897f4d383739446e602c6654359664fde273badb48639f374b5685c0d6768c2.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #freepalestine #freespeech


NOSTR Breaks Every Social Media Paradigm
https://youtu.be/U-eNYRwyADI
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


BTC Held On Exchanges Hits Lowest Point In 5 Five Years
https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bitcoin/btc-exchanges-bitcoin-price/
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


FBI arrests hacker behind SEC fake Bitcoin ETF approval
https://cointelegraph.com/news/fbi-arrests-hacker-behind-sec-fake-bitcoin-etf-approval
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Meta engineer on anti kamala censorship
https://rumble.com/v5j1b2y-meta-engineer-reveals-they-suppress-anti-kamala-content-in-new-okeefe-sting.html
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #freespeech


https://image.nostr.build/fd151ae4093108bd178080ac8ad8241ac2163705a2f0871e7e8456f2e0044d62.jpg
#freespeech #history #authoritarianism #freepalestine


Why Banks Holding Bitcoin is a HUGE Deal!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6V2i4sziAY
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


https://image.nostr.build/a39435e692edc6ba678f41170f1c4c2c5dec17bc54be1490d934f5b252b969aa.jpg

The Palestinian claim to the land is supported by a verifiable and long-standing history of residence, legal documentation, and international law. On the other hand, Israel's claims often rely on ancient history and religious beliefs, which are not generally accepted as valid under modern legal standards. Thus, many critics argue that Israel’s occupation and expansion beyond the 1948 borders are illegal and unjustifiable under current international law.
#justice #freespeech #authoritarianism #history #freepalestine #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Freespeech, et al

computer says:

There's a growing concern held by many that Western governments are using certain justifications—like protecting minors, combating extremism, or addressing misinformation—as pretexts to introduce more repressive laws and policies that curb freedoms, including free speech. This argument aligns with critiques of **inverted totalitarianism**, a concept developed by political theorist Sheldon Wolin.

### **Inverted Totalitarianism** Explained:
Inverted totalitarianism refers to a system where democratic structures remain in place, but the influence of the state over society grows subtly through economic, media, and institutional control rather than through overt dictatorship. Unlike traditional totalitarianism, where the state directly imposes its will, this form of control often works through corporate power, mass media, surveillance, and regulatory measures that limit personal freedom indirectly.

Here’s how this critique applies to current issues:

1. **Censorship Under the Guise of Protection**:
   Some argue that measures aimed at "protecting minors" or combatting "fake news" have led to increasing censorship, particularly online. Governments, in cooperation with tech companies, are increasingly using algorithms, content moderation, and laws like the **Online Safety Bill** in the UK or the EU’s **Digital Services Act**, to regulate speech. Critics say these measures are expanding the state's control over public discourse under the pretense of ensuring safety.

2. **Surveillance State**:
   Concerns over privacy and surveillance have grown in the wake of revelations about state and corporate surveillance, particularly after the Snowden disclosures. Western states are accused of amassing vast amounts of personal data, allegedly to combat terrorism or child exploitation, but some believe this data is being used to exert control and stifle dissent.

3. **Corporate Power**:
   In inverted totalitarianism, corporate interests and the state are deeply intertwined. Many believe that big tech companies, in collaboration with governments, act as gatekeepers of information. Algorithms and content policies can shape public discourse and suppress dissenting views, while maintaining the illusion of choice and freedom.

4. **Erosion of Civil Liberties**:
   There's a growing sense that, while democratic institutions still function, they are increasingly hollow. Voter suppression, mass surveillance, and crackdowns on protests are viewed as signs of this shift toward more authoritarian practices in democratic countries.

### Is the West Becoming Totalitarian?
While it’s not universally agreed that the West is becoming totalitarian, it’s clear that:
   - **Freedom of speech and privacy** are under pressure due to laws targeting extremism, misinformation, or harmful online content.
   - **Corporate-state alliances** raise concerns about who controls information, and whether the public can trust that their freedoms are being protected.
   - **Public trust in democratic institutions** is declining, with people feeling that their freedoms are eroding as governments invoke security or safety to justify more invasive controls.

The reality is complex, and while there are still strong democratic systems in place, it’s understandable why some people feel that Western governments are trending toward more repressive, controlling policies—echoing aspects of Wolin's **inverted totalitarianism** model.


What Bill Winzer really wants is a broom to sweep them away. Make the towns and cities free from them. An impossible task.


https://image.nostr.build/f62e480a70bfffd69494d53d58b178ef9ddde18a25df270860deab998c1887ce.jpg
https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-trust-fall
#freespeech


Should focus on ₿ instead 🤡 https://image.nostr.build/868a121f2b5afe36f185ef35df33edab01593634efe7b58b71c8e2c9ae877f2b.jpg
#shitcoins #trump #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #freespeech


The latter defeats the majority


Elon Musk is a ‘promoter of evil,’
https://www.politico.eu/article/elon-musk-promoter-evil-vera-jourova-european-commission/
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech #freespeech #authoritarianism


Having worked in this area in a previous life, homelessness will never end. Many prefer the streets to a concrete box and choose to be homeless. Many get housed only to end up back on the streets. It's a community on societies underbelly.

Prince William asked about owning multiple homes as he insists he is right person to lead homelessness project
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/prince-william-homelessness-itv-documentary-homewards-b2630380.html


The Trust Fall: Julian Assange
https://www.rt.com/shows/documentary/587917-trust-fall-julian-assange/
#freespeech #history #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #decentralisation #freedomtech


don't we all ☹


From landfill to lawsuit: James Howells’ quest to reclaim lost Bitcoin
https://cointelegraph.com/news/from-landfill-to-lawsuit-james-howells-quest-to-reclaim-lost-bitcoin
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #freespeech


https://image.nostr.build/7d1d2f23fddb786b837eb878105c3223f0501f8db98ff9b2ff0f535a543fc3b2.jpg
#freespeech #authoritarianism #freepalestine #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/db74b86fa5179885a7c2e4fc852088f063b71570037b8b5143b57e3fdd3ef35a.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/98e8b72fa408408acdaa175cbdc51a047b9e065aed1eacdc0d3e1cc5ca119118.jpg
https://image.nostr.build/87f49b7b5b9f540d2c606a5b77000db92cc0af9d1f9bedcd883d55f0c8be6a1d.jpg
#freepalestine #freespeech #history #authoritarianism #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


GM
https://image.nostr.build/7e7458593d91af42f7d21c9c66195c594fa48180ca2599bad9b29112fa16491c.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #freespeech


Defaults: Chatgpt

Here are my default settings and resources across various functionalities:

### 1. **Search Engine**:
   - For general queries, I default to **Bing** for search capabilities when browsing is enabled.

### 2. **Online Resources**:
   - **Web Browsing**: I pull information from various trustworthy and high-quality sources like news websites, academic databases, online encyclopedias, and expert blogs.
   - **General Knowledge**: My core knowledge base includes encyclopedias (e.g., Wikipedia), books, academic papers, and a wide variety of informational websites up until my knowledge cutoff (October 2023).
   - **Real-Time Updates**: When browsing is enabled, I access up-to-date information on current events, trends, and other time-sensitive content.

### 3. **Language and Response Style**:
   - **Default Language**: English.
   - **Response Length**: Short, concise answers unless the question requires detailed explanations.
   - **Tone**: Professional, clear, and neutral unless a different tone is specifically requested.

### 4. **Tools Available**:
   - **Image Generation**: Via DALL·E (by OpenAI) for creating custom images from text prompts.
   - **Python**: For executing code, data analysis, and mathematical tasks.
   - **Browsing**: For real-time search and accessing external resources, only when necessary.

### 5. **Privacy and Memory**:
   - **Memory Disabled**: I do not retain conversations or details unless explicitly enabled by the user.
   - **Data Protection**: I do not store any personal or private information.

These settings ensure my responses are efficient and relevant across various scenarios.


https://image.nostr.build/90d9397b13c892ad22bdd7bcd19263e0093bc3b8be99a238688a3223224b37c2.jpg
BlackRock and other institutions pose a threat to Bitcoin’s decentralized philosophy by centralizing ownership through financial products like ETFs. These institutions could potentially control large amounts of Bitcoin, influencing the network's governance and reducing its utility as decentralized, censorship-resistant money. Institutional custody also aligns with government regulations, increasing oversight and diminishing Bitcoin's role as an independent financial system. While price may rise in the short term, critics argue this undermines Bitcoin’s long-term value as a tool for financial freedom.


computer says:

BlackRock and other institutions pose a threat to Bitcoin’s decentralized philosophy by centralizing ownership through financial products like ETFs. These institutions could potentially control large amounts of Bitcoin, influencing the network's governance and reducing its utility as decentralized, censorship-resistant money. Institutional custody also aligns with government regulations, increasing oversight and diminishing Bitcoin's role as an independent financial system. While price may rise in the short term, critics argue this undermines Bitcoin’s long-term value as a tool for financial freedom. https://image.nostr.build/90d9397b13c892ad22bdd7bcd19263e0093bc3b8be99a238688a3223224b37c2.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #blockchain #fiat #history


https://image.nostr.build/3f4bc0bbe537f521a4af8bafe9128c53d0e0d0515024b289435199ba094ed217.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Computer says:
On Palestine...

The Palestinian claim to the land is rooted in a long, documented history of continuous habitation and established presence in the region, which can be verified through historical, legal, and demographic records. On the other hand, the Israeli claim, while drawing on ancient historical and religious narratives, is more contested when examined through a modern legal and political lens.

### 1. **Palestinian Claims (Provable)**:
- **Historical Presence**: Palestinians—Muslims, Christians, and other communities—have lived in the region for centuries. The land now known as Israel and the Palestinian territories was part of various empires, including the Ottoman Empire, where Palestinians formed the majority population. Historical and demographic records from the 19th century show a significant Arab presence, with well-established villages, cities, and agricultural life. This continuity of residence establishes a clear claim under principles of self-determination, recognized in international law.
- **Legal Rights**: The **Ottoman land laws** and the later British Mandate era legal structures confirm Palestinian ownership of land through deeds and historical documentation. The United Nations partition plan of 1947, though rejected by Arab leaders at the time, also recognized the presence of both Arab and Jewish communities in Palestine and sought to establish two states, reflecting the reality of both groups' presence.
- **International Law**: United Nations resolutions, such as **UN Resolution 194**, affirm the rights of Palestinians to return to their homes from which they were displaced during the 1948 Nakba, further solidifying the legitimacy of Palestinian claims under international norms and legal frameworks【7†source】【8†source】.

### 2. **Israeli Claims (Religious and Historical)**
- **Biblical Narrative**: Israel’s claim to the land is often based on ancient religious texts, notably the Hebrew Bible, which describes the land as promised to the Jewish people. These claims are centuries old, dating back to the biblical Kingdom of Israel and Judah. However, these religious texts, while important to Jewish identity and history, do not hold legal weight in modern international law.
- **Historical Connection**: Proponents of Israel's claim point to the ancient Jewish kingdoms and continuous Jewish presence in the region, despite the forced diaspora. However, the period of Jewish sovereignty in ancient times does not provide an unbroken legal claim, especially after centuries of different rulers and populations in the area.

### 3. **International Legitimacy of Israeli Statehood**:
Israel's modern legitimacy, as recognized by many countries, stems from the **UN Partition Plan of 1947**, which proposed a two-state solution. Israel's creation in 1948 was accompanied by the displacement of a large portion of the Palestinian population, leading to the current conflict. While Israel is recognized as a legitimate state by much of the world, its expansion into the West Bank and Gaza through settlement activities is widely regarded as illegal under international law, further complicating its claims to Palestinian land.

### Conclusion:
The Palestinian claim to the land is supported by a verifiable and long-standing history of residence, legal documentation, and international law. On the other hand, Israel's claims often rely on ancient history and religious beliefs, which are not generally accepted as valid under modern legal standards. Thus, many critics argue that Israel’s occupation and expansion beyond the 1948 borders are illegal and unjustifiable under current international law.
#justice #freespeech #authoritarianism #history #freepalestine #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


GM https://image.nostr.build/25bd8c0e2be4a5629091e1fd722f3c68f02ba05ac122c23c5bca180da1377ee1.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #freepalestine #freespeech


https://image.nostr.build/1bd34f383ff5c6bcbcd4da19539399c0da914ed8a5736840aec4ec5b75951b35.jpg
#freespeech #authoritarianism


https://image.nostr.build/41ab480bfec6728d395833da244081e788a4129a857f7d68dda247e61fcd9d17.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #freespeech #authoritarianism


https://image.nostr.build/568bd58d21b8603da5efbd8ed8b0eb0e0f1b1c3b07571e911c92d2bbe1c157bd.jpg
#freepalestine #freespeech #authoritarianism


Plandemic: The Musical
https://cdn.satellite.earth/90465c2f9cdbb1c80270e098b10e1b576f887b57a4cc24283ee8b12e83dd96c7.mp4
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #covid #authoritarianism #history #freespeech


Self-proclaimed Satoshi Craig Wright files £911 billion suit against BTC core devs and Square
https://u.today/ripple-achieves-prestigious-award-craig-wright-files-ps911-billion-suit-against-btc-core-devs-and
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


BBC chief spouts UK has free press 🤡
https://rumble.com/v5ir2w3-there-is-no-free-press-in-75-of-the-world-unlike-in-uk-bbc-chief.html


https://image.nostr.build/00a73819601d8b5b574b6bf5b920783e51aa9711661d039ae3e6db1962ac1183.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/6727c4e5d2742bffd8676651fce6f54d479b84c0393fa40bf95fe7d143dcfdac.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


GA
https://image.nostr.build/e770a49e4834948eb2d41b0195eb98f9042f04d3a12cde2dd9bd3f9a4c0e1354.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #freepalestine #freespeech


https://image.nostr.build/59e8be0f65496f49a19a182fb645413a0ba6479c8035fe2ec64b303aff8cced5.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #clownworld #fiat #freespeech


https://image.nostr.build/442ad1b8d14408abdd11a0e93af376179d364066fc1ee2a83a8fe2b47106dce2.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #authoritarianism #freespeech


We Must Purge Genocide From The Marrow Of Our Bones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Pc4PTdMerE
#freepalestine #freespeech #history


https://image.nostr.build/2803274a0a7bb82325c9c426cfe5dc7277cb80ad7afa7c16ced668bf607ddfd3.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #authoritarianism #freespeech #history


https://image.nostr.build/fda2b4968092bb6aa0df1840e88e6ce84ca82d1e0c57ab25520a4fc876808217.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #freespeech #history


https://image.nostr.build/2c136dd30b106609a93efea36e9b0a012be259eab08a323656734d37899186a3.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #authoritarianism #freespeech


https://image.nostr.build/e9e7285c22f3229458cf291185a672a59d692511271804d4a54fe9663309b8c2.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #authoritarianism #history


https://image.nostr.build/91e2fc190955dc46b9d9510867ecc92c1e794a2902ebb3d075bd9612ccc3c413.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #fiat


GM https://image.nostr.build/e11ce3610f9b2752d10300241eb18fa8760ca2a4ec23f80f56a49620b0d7020e.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/e11ce3610f9b2752d10300241eb18fa8760ca2a4ec23f80f56a49620b0d7020e.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


GA
The irony of Israel's actions, given the Jewish people's tragic history during the Holocaust, raises profound moral questions. There are several complex factors that contribute to why Israel's leaders, policies, and actions might appear so cruel, despite their historical experience with genocide.

1. **Trauma and Survivalism**: The Holocaust deeply scarred the Jewish people, creating a national psyche centered on survival at all costs. Many Israeli leaders, shaped by this historical trauma, justify aggressive policies toward Palestinians as necessary for protecting Israel’s security. They often frame military actions as pre-emptive defense against existential threats, given the history of anti-Semitism and attacks from neighboring countries【13†source】.

2. **Zionist Ideology**: The founding of Israel was driven by Zionist ideology, which sought a Jewish homeland as a refuge from persecution. However, this movement also included the displacement of Palestinians. Today, expansionist policies, such as settlement building, reflect this same belief in the necessity of a Jewish-majority state, sometimes leading to actions that are viewed as colonial or discriminatory【14†source】.

3. **Normalization of Military Occupation**: Decades of conflict have normalized a state of perpetual militarization in Israeli society. Occupation of the West Bank and military campaigns in Gaza are seen by many Israeli leaders as standard responses to resistance, leading to dehumanization of Palestinians. Prolonged exposure to conflict has dulled empathy for the suffering on the other side, even among a population that historically experienced severe oppression.

4. **Political Power and Nationalism**: Political leaders, like Benjamin Netanyahu, have often used fear of external threats to rally domestic support. This fosters hardline, nationalist policies. Fear of terrorism from groups like Hamas is exploited to justify harsh actions against Palestinians, which are framed as necessary for maintaining Jewish sovereignty【14†source】.

While Israel’s history should, in theory, instill a deep empathy for oppressed peoples, the enduring conflict, political interests, and survivalist mindset have instead fostered policies that many consider cruel and oppressive.

Computer said
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #history #authoritarianism #freepalestine


https://image.nostr.build/6e5ac5e16d69fcf7d1e06968c7fbabbaba6c005cf70eb92baa706b47dbd72f1c.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #fiat #history


Plandemic: The Musical
https://cdn.satellite.earth/90465c2f9cdbb1c80270e098b10e1b576f887b57a4cc24283ee8b12e83dd96c7.mp4
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #covid #authoritarianism #history #freespeech


Kool...
https://plandemicseries.com/
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #freespeech #history#authoritarianism


https://image.nostr.build/0c54f87b3aef5b49462ebe55d99c4aee6bdf8d22b10ea5ce050b9424071a5612.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #authoritarianism #freespeech


GM


AI companies are trying to build god. Shouldn’t they get our permission first?
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/377555/ai-chatgpt-openai-god
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Chatgpt don't like diff narratives


Almost...
https://image.nostr.build/ec22c4513947410b7129d82e74a02e0c90fe925bbf117576519736a4b408a305.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #history #authoritarianism


https://image.nostr.build/3a2326df51b193ad7c87272d3939c0802361e0ca4bdd7ade09504a8ea7d5b3ad.jpg
In 20 words governments who attack free speech are...

Computer says:

Governments that attack free speech reveal authoritarian tendencies, control narratives, silence opposition, crush dissent, and destroy democratic foundations entirely.
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #freespeech #authoritarianism


Bitcoin Giants Buy the Dip
https://news.todayq.com/bitcoin-giants-buy-the-dip-blackrock-metaplanet-lead/
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Bitcoin Amsterdam: Flawed research drives harmful Bitcoin policies
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-amsterdam-2024-misinformation-academia-media-regulations
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


77,099 Americans Exposed As Financial Giant Leaks Private Customer Information, Discloses Data Breach
https://dailyhodl.com/2024/10/10/77099-americans-exposed-as-financial-giant-leaks-private-customer-information-discloses-data-breach/
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


10th-Largest US Bank Paying $3,100,000,000 Fine in Historic Admission of Guilt After Criminals ‘Dump Piles of Cash’ on Banks’ Counters
https://dailyhodl.com/2024/10/10/10th-largest-us-bank-paying-3000000000-fine-in-historic-admission-of-guilt-after-criminals-dump-piles-of-cash-on-banks-counters/
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #fiat


History of Blockchain
https://image.nostr.build/f5c7ce08e3a89a93043b7906d7418e0117dd09f30eb28a7af392d5b6006e10d7.jpg
https://www.icaew.com/technical/technology/blockchain-and-cryptoassets/blockchain-articles/what-is-blockchain/history
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #blockchain #history


Blockchain: Society & Culture
https://harvardtechnologyreview.com/2021/08/28/blockchain-society-culture/
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #blockchain


Cultural heritage preservation by using blockchain technologies
https://heritagesciencejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40494-021-00643-9
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #blockchain #history


How blockchain could have saved the Library of Alexandria
https://cointelegraph.com/news/how-blockchain-could-have-saved-the-library-of-alexandria
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #blockchain #history


Not becoming. IS a mafia state. US protection racket.


...today’s iteration of the totalitarian regime as a mafia state, “one which maintains a façade of democracy but the rulers use their control of the media, the judiciary, and the other levers of influence, to enrich and maintain themselves in power.”
https://whyy.org/articles/op-ed-is-america-becoming-a-mafia-state/
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Israel Jails American Journalist for Reporting on Iranian Missile Strikes
https://news.antiwar.com/2024/10/10/israel-jails-american-journalist-for-reporting-on-iranian-missile-strikes/
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


HAARP on Steroids...
https://rumble.com/v5i8lgj-this-is-haarp-on-steroids-whistleblower-reveals-massive-weather-machine-at-.html
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Is ChatGPT More Biased Than You?
https://hdsr.mitpress.mit.edu/pub/qh3dbdm9


ChatGPTs political bias revealed by comprehensive study
https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/article/fresh-evidence-of-chatgpts-political-bias-revealed-by-comprehensive-new-study


GM
https://image.nostr.build/c5efafd606c02006dae16fe703afb773fd7005b8b33e63e3bd0537b7c583c16e.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/d1c6896ff14b8b4836c3638913f27929c757c379184b1a2691cc9718273b1fd7.jpg
#freepalestine


Computer says...

In George Orwell's *1984*, people comply with the totalitarian regime primarily due to intense psychological manipulation, fear, and propaganda. The Party, led by Big Brother, controls nearly every aspect of life, making rebellion or dissent nearly impossible. Here are key reasons why compliance is so pervasive:

1. **Fear and Surveillance**: The Party uses constant surveillance through telescreens and informants. People fear being caught for even thinking anti-Party thoughts (thoughtcrime), which can lead to arrest, torture, and "vaporization" (disappearing without a trace).

2. **Thought Control**: The Party manipulates the way people think through Newspeak (a controlled language) and doublethink (the ability to hold contradictory beliefs). This limits people's capacity to question the regime.

3. **Propaganda**: The Party rewrites history, alters facts, and floods the populace with false information, ensuring that citizens have no reliable source of truth. This creates confusion and forces people to accept the Party's version of reality.

4. **Isolation**: The Party isolates individuals by preventing close personal relationships, loyalty to anything other than the Party, or meaningful conversations. This makes it harder to organize resistance or form alliances.

5. **Psychological Torture**: In cases where people do dissent (like Winston and Julia), the Party breaks their spirit through extreme psychological and physical torture, ensuring that no one escapes mental submission to Big Brother.

All of these mechanisms ensure that compliance is both coerced and internalized, making resistance almost unthinkable.


https://image.nostr.build/41d69b87839deb374c5b3c03a151a0e496482a9a3b881a57809fb08fe9eb5a28.jpg
Cannabis Trichomes
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


gm


https://image.nostr.build/ac9d2a31e2388443a3374bd232eb2b069be9573076408c4ef1e6d913eee672c1.jpg
 Western leaders in panic. Rats on a sinking ship. Their fight/flight response: Ban, Ban, Ban.

They've lost control of the narrative.
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


GM https://image.nostr.build/006e8ef7a7f5ca7d8fc7d31c875ea6e4e7446bb4fac5cfc79ee0195cf785f2a5.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


Tin foil?


Glasses used to dox anyone in seconds
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/10/harvard-students-make-auto-doxxing-smart-glasses-to-show-need-for-privacy-regs/
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/e10f4ec1a9c9e9fb11ddb122b353e6423e3645181e4ea859b8a60288de98828c.jpg
COMPUTER SAYS...

"Enlightenment 2.0" suggests a new era of intellectual and cultural advancement, echoing the original Enlightenment's values of reason, individualism, and liberty. This contemporary movement can be significantly influenced by technologies like Bitcoin and other forms of "freedom tech," which promote decentralization, personal sovereignty, and open access to information.

### Key Themes of Enlightenment 2.0

1. **Decentralization**:
   - **Bitcoin** and blockchain technology exemplify decentralization by removing the need for central authorities (like banks) in financial transactions. This shift empowers individuals, giving them control over their assets and reducing reliance on traditional financial systems.

2. **Individual Freedom**:
   - Freedom tech encompasses a range of tools and technologies that enhance personal liberty, privacy, and autonomy. This includes cryptocurrencies, encrypted communication platforms, and decentralized applications (dApps) that enable users to operate without surveillance or censorship.

3. **Access to Information**:
   - The internet has democratized access to information, aligning with Enlightenment ideals. With tools like blockchain, information can be shared securely and transparently, ensuring that knowledge is not monopolized by a few entities.

4. **Empowerment through Knowledge**:
   - The spread of educational resources and platforms enables individuals to learn, innovate, and contribute to society. This is reminiscent of the Enlightenment's emphasis on knowledge as a path to personal and societal progress.

5. **Social and Economic Innovation**:
   - New economic models, such as decentralized finance (DeFi), challenge traditional financial systems and create alternative pathways for wealth creation. This aligns with the Enlightenment's focus on innovation and progress in human affairs.

### Implications for Society

- **Political Freedom**: The rise of Bitcoin and similar technologies can lead to increased political freedom by providing alternatives to government-controlled currencies and services, reducing state power over individual financial lives.

- **Privacy and Security**: As concerns about surveillance and data privacy grow, freedom tech offers solutions that protect individual rights and autonomy, emphasizing the importance of privacy as a fundamental human right.

- **Community and Collaboration**: Decentralized networks foster collaboration and community building, enabling individuals to connect and cooperate in new ways that bypass traditional hierarchies and power structures.

### Challenges and Considerations

While the promise of Enlightenment 2.0 through Bitcoin and freedom tech is significant, several challenges must be addressed:

- **Regulatory Responses**: Governments may react to the rise of cryptocurrencies and decentralized technologies with regulations that could limit their potential.

- **Technological Barriers**: Access to these technologies can be uneven, creating disparities between those who can utilize them effectively and those who cannot.

- **Ethical Considerations**: The use of these technologies can also raise ethical questions, particularly regarding issues like financial crime, environmental impact, and the digital divide.

### Conclusion

Enlightenment 2.0 represents a transformative moment in which technologies like Bitcoin and freedom tech could reshape societal structures, promoting values of individual liberty, decentralization, and the democratization of information. As we navigate this paradigm shift, the interplay between technology, freedom, and society will be critical in determining the future of human rights and democratic governance.


Social artifact from the Great Awakening Period.
https://image.nostr.build/6589492090c2ffd32d64d7f5c2d227725ee78fbefb63fe5cdb60ecb0642fcfb1.jpg
Kit used to reinforce the covid narrative. More a psychological tool than theraputic. Theatrical prop of sorts.
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


The computer says...

Creating a community-focused Bitcoin mining operation can be an innovative social enterprise, but it requires thorough planning, especially concerning feasibility and costs. Here’s an overview of the critical aspects to consider:

### 1. **Feasibility Assessment**
- **Community Benefits**: The primary aim is to benefit the community through shared profits. This could fund local projects, support local initiatives, or even provide services or amenities to the community.
- **Local Interest**: It's crucial to gauge the community's interest and willingness to participate, either through funding, labor, or consuming the generated Bitcoin.
- **Regulatory Compliance**: Understand local laws regarding cryptocurrency mining, including any licensing, zoning, or environmental regulations that may apply.

### 2. **Costs**
#### **Initial Setup Costs**
- **Mining Equipment**: The cost of Bitcoin miners varies significantly based on their hash rate (measured in terahashes per second, TH/s) and power consumption. Here are some current options and prices:
  - **Bitmain Antminer S19 XP**: Approximately £5,249 ($6,499), offers a hash rate of 140 TH/s and consumes 3010 W【6†source】【7†source】.
  - **MicroBT Whatsminer M50S**: Around £2,457 ($2,999) with a hash rate of 126 TH/s and power consumption of 3276 W【6†source】【8†source】.
  - **Ebang Ebit E11++**: Available for about £289 ($350), providing 44 TH/s and using 1980 W【6†source】【7†source】.
  - **Bitmain Antminer T9+**: A more budget-friendly option at around £323 ($399), offering 10.5 TH/s with 1432 W consumption【7†source】【8†source】.

#### **Operating Costs**
- **Electricity**: Mining is power-intensive. Electricity costs are typically the most significant ongoing expense. For instance, if electricity costs £0.15 per kWh, a miner consuming 3000 W will cost around £10.80 per day to run.
- **Cooling**: Additional cooling solutions may be necessary, especially for powerful machines. This could include fans or specialized cooling systems, increasing initial and ongoing costs.
- **Maintenance and Repairs**: Budget for ongoing maintenance and potential repairs, as mining hardware can experience wear and tear.

### 3. **Potential Revenue**
- **Bitcoin Price**: Revenue is highly variable based on the current market price of Bitcoin. Prices can fluctuate greatly; thus, calculating potential income based on historical data and forecasts is essential.
- **Mining Difficulty**: As more miners join the network, the difficulty of mining increases, affecting profitability. It’s important to keep track of changes in mining difficulty.

### 4. **Profit Sharing and Community Involvement**
- Establish a clear framework for profit sharing to ensure fair distribution among community members.
- Create an advisory board comprising community members to make decisions about reinvestment and distribution.

### 5. **Funding and Partnerships**
- Explore partnerships with local businesses or tech enthusiasts who may want to invest.
- Look for grants or funding opportunities focused on renewable energy or community development.

### Conclusion
A community-run Bitcoin mining initiative could yield substantial benefits, but careful consideration of costs, community engagement, and regulatory compliance is vital. Conducting a detailed feasibility study, including a financial model that estimates potential returns against initial and ongoing costs, will help in making informed decisions.


Blame it on Bill🤫


aka Propaganda Aid


GM
https://image.nostr.build/c8918776bae429934c232187312d85c6c42b6d40f31ebc7d70b73e667943cc25.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


immersion https://image.nostr.build/e53af137adb606b7092a0647d8505dbac82a51e4686cd8e87aa1312b817f3e50.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ


https://image.nostr.build/2c31ebb28fb1214a930058c0338d8741335ab12fb3c195276bd7ca1c41b3ea37.jpg
Computer says...
Fear of free speech is often linked to cognitive biases and psychological mechanisms that influence perceptions of safety and threat. People who fear free speech may experience biases like "myside bias" and "selective perception," which lead them to interpret opposing views as dangerous or harmful. This can result in discomfort or anxiety when exposed to differing opinions, leading to support for speech restrictions to avoid perceived harm. Such individuals may also exhibit "blind-spot bias," where they view their perspective as reality while dismissing opposing views as biased or irrational【10】【11】.

This fear may also stem from a deep desire for security and inclusion, often associating controversial speech with potential social or emotional harm, rather than recognizing its role in healthy debate【12】. Understanding these psychological underpinnings can help to address why some individuals resist open dialogue, often prioritizing personal comfort or perceived safety over free expression.


Phew!! That was an effort. Gave me the run around. Got there eventually. An answer. https://image.nostr.build/b0ba3389b674488288f24dc73aa0191b5dadff1d19cb6a444797bcb1553bffb8.jpg
#freepalestine #ethniccleansing


Imagine!! https://image.nostr.build/5a6e4591659a1229a76c64c8c73b717765cc8fbecded877feaefd5d3f4fed322.jpg
#freepalestine


Geoengineering...
https://image.nostr.build/3a6bc083f0b72f77e2bb3b497f280a9ebb20e91d61cdacb701a90c35f1469cfc.jpg
#geoengineering #nostr


The Song Israel Does Not Want You To Hear
https://youtu.be/BlFvGy7NO3w
#freepalestine


https://image.nostr.build/f6fd1220a19206ad247e428950596911075de46a3df2b8efea4ef00e8204e66d.jpg #bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #fascism


https://image.nostr.build/f1a3df56707a067c0232fd898d53fd485bb2867e6c3ade0ee9b42239dc76a5f3.jpg
#bitcoin #nostr #anarchyⒶ #freespeech #facism


Computer says:

Umbrel offers a variety of AI-related apps, including alternative ChatGPT implementations, but they differ from this version of ChatGPT in several ways. Here's a comparison based on typical Umbrel apps versus OpenAI's official ChatGPT version you're interacting with now:

1. **Model Quality and Training**:
   - **Umbrel Apps**: Most alternative ChatGPT apps on Umbrel run on open-source large language models (LLMs), such as GPT-J, GPT-NeoX, or LLaMA. These models are often smaller or older than OpenAI's current GPT-4 model. As a result, they might not be as capable in handling complex queries or generating detailed, nuanced responses.
   - **OpenAI (ChatGPT)**: You're interacting with GPT-4, the latest and most advanced model from OpenAI. It's known for its high-level reasoning, creativity, and contextual understanding, making it more powerful in terms of conversation quality.

2. **Local vs. Cloud Processing**:
   - **Umbrel Apps**: Many Umbrel-based ChatGPT alternatives can run locally on your own hardware. This is great for privacy and control, as you’re not sending data to the cloud. However, performance may depend on the hardware—high-end machines will do better, while low-power devices may struggle with speed and output quality.
   - **OpenAI (ChatGPT)**: This version runs on cloud infrastructure, providing consistently fast responses and high processing power without relying on the user's hardware. However, it requires an internet connection and your data is processed remotely.

3. **Customization**:
   - **Umbrel Apps**: Running a local AI app allows for significant customization. You can tweak the models, adjust parameters, or even fine-tune the models on your own datasets for personalized tasks. This flexibility is often a key appeal for tech-savvy users.
   - **OpenAI (ChatGPT)**: This version is not customizable by end-users. OpenAI's models are pretrained and optimized, but they are not fine-tunable or adjustable in real-time for individual users.

4. **Privacy**:
   - **Umbrel Apps**: Since you can run these AI apps on your own hardware, they can offer more privacy because your data stays local. No external servers are involved unless you choose to connect them.
   - **OpenAI (ChatGPT)**: Data is processed through OpenAI’s cloud servers, and while OpenAI has strict privacy policies, data is still transmitted over the internet, which may raise privacy concerns for some users.

5. **Cost**:
   - **Umbrel Apps**: Many Umbrel-based AI apps are free or come with a one-time setup cost (hardware, model download), but you are responsible for maintaining the hardware and updates. The costs are tied to your own computing resources.
   - **OpenAI (ChatGPT)**: OpenAI’s official versions offer free tiers but come with paid subscriptions (e.g., ChatGPT Plus). You don't need to worry about hardware, but ongoing cloud access has subscription fees.

6. **Speed and Latency**:
   - **Umbrel Apps**: Speed and latency depend on the local hardware. If you're using a powerful device, response times may be good. However, lower-powered setups, like a Raspberry Pi running Umbrel, may struggle with large models, leading to slower response times.
   - **OpenAI (ChatGPT)**: This version provides fast and reliable response times due to OpenAI’s high-performance cloud infrastructure.

7. **Community and Ecosystem**:
   - **Umbrel Apps**: There’s a strong DIY community around Umbrel, with a focus on decentralization and self-hosting. If you're into tweaking and customizing apps, there are likely many open-source models and solutions to explore.
   - **OpenAI (ChatGPT)**: OpenAI has a vast developer ecosystem and integrations with professional tools and services, but it’s more of a consumer product rather than something you host and modify yourself.

In short, Umbrel's ChatGPT alternatives may appeal to those who prioritize privacy, customization, and self-hosting, but they generally lag behind OpenAI’s ChatGPT in terms of model sophistication, speed, and ease of use.


Gaza Dawn https://image.nostr.build/5fdf8dcf3f92d935a76264dfab267c343dfb348c794630c6d710517d9fd69c4f.jpg
#freepalestine


 Morning in Gaza https://image.nostr.build/5fdf8dcf3f92d935a76264dfab267c343dfb348c794630c6d710517d9fd69c4f.jpg
#freepalestine


Gaza Morning https://image.nostr.build/5fdf8dcf3f92d935a76264dfab267c343dfb348c794630c6d710517d9fd69c4f.jpg
#freepalestine


Liminal
0=2
https://image.nostr.build/abe56b984182b2f145ec8b392a81583b24b1cd12a3645313d2750fb701b8f8c3.jpg