The Vonu Podcast Cloak & Dagger with Thane Riddle: Episode 1 w/ Guest Jamin Biconik [P.A.Z.NIA Radio Network]
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Jun 14, 2025 Jamin Biconik is a hardware hacker and permaculture farmer known for privacy-hardened technology solutions at Liberty Under Attack. In this conversation, he delves into the importance of replacing factory firmware on devices and the fundamentals of local AI. Jamin shares insights on permaculture principles and sustainable farming methods, emphasizing low-labor systems. He discusses choosing the right operating systems for privacy and highlights innovative products like GhostStations. A fascinating blend of tech and ecology awaits!
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Avoid Carrier Voice/Text For Privacy
- Do not use your cellular provider for calls or texts; route traffic over VPN and VoIP instead.
- Buy an eSIM or prepaid SIM with cash, use a data-only plan, and layer a VPN for privacy.
Dumb Phones Trade Power For Limited Privacy
- Avoid reflexively buying a dumb phone as a privacy fix; they reduce your capabilities while still exposing sensors.
- Use an open-source Android fork to keep secure apps and modern encrypted chat options available.
Use De-Googled Android Forks
- Choose an Android fork like GrapheneOS or CalyxOS to remove Google telemetry and harden your device.
- Use F-Droid or other repositories to install apps and avoid stock Android's built-in spying.
