Opt Out Privacy as a journey and "digital minimalism" w/ Techlore
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Jun 2, 2021 In a lively discussion, a privacy enthusiast shares insights on digital minimalism and the journey toward reclaiming personal data. They explore effective tools like SimpleLogin and Privacy.com for aliasing email and payment details. The conversation dives into the importance of privacy education and how community support can drive forward awareness. Listeners learn practical steps to reduce app usage and the significance of pacing oneself in the quest for privacy, making it more accessible for everyone.
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How A School Wi‑Fi Block Sparked Discovery
- Henry discovered privacy tools first to bypass school Wi‑Fi blocks and then fell into privacy through technical curiosity.
- Reading Kevin Mitnick's The Art of Invisibility was his 'aha' moment that launched a deep privacy obsession.
Make Privacy Welcoming And Usable
- Henry argues privacy communities must be welcoming, not elitist, to broaden adoption and education.
- He believes making privacy the better, usable option will scale adoption more than blaming others.
Digital Minimalism Strengthens Privacy
- Digital minimalism and privacy share core goals: control and freedom over your data and attention.
- Reducing apps, accounts, and services both simplifies life and improves privacy by shrinking attack surface.
