Watchman Privacy

Jonah Aragon and Niek de Wilde from PrivacyGuides.org cover evaluating privacy services, the importance of a company's privacy stance, incorporation of Tor network, oversharing and self-hosting as data privacy solutions, backup strategies, and positive opinions about Proton Drive.

Gabriel Custodiet interviews Mac Pierce, an artist who creates anti-facial recognition tools. They discuss the prevalence of facial recognition, previous attempts at obfuscating it, and some of the legal and practical questions surrounding its avoidance. Guest Links → https://www.macpierce.com/   → https://www.macpierce.com/the-optout-cap  → https://www.macpierce.com/the-camera-shy-hoodie  → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hh5j6SBIbo  (Opt Out Cap discussion) → https://twitter.com/TRANS_RES    WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy  → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/  CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC)   Timeline 0:00 – Introduction 1:38 – Overview of Mac Pierce’s work - Ai WeiWei 5:00 – How prevalent is facial recognition? 8:00 – How do people unknowingly participate in facial recognition? 10:32 – Do face masks protect us against facial recognition? 11:59 – How concerned are you about gait analysis, tattoo analysis, etc.? 14:30 – How effective are other “adversarial fashion” such as Reflectacles and Leonardo Selvaggio masks 17:27 – Is it illegal to wear masks in public? - and post-COVID 19:20 – Opt Out Cap: how does it work? 21:40 – Why is it important to have a “real” face? 22:39 – How to test if anti-facial recognition equipment is working 24:04 – Camera Shy Hoodie 26:12 – Resources to learn about facial recognition 27:55 – The future of tracking people 29:44 – How to defy gait analysis 29:56 – 3D printed guns, Cody Wilson, ghost gunner 31:56 – How will the 3D printed gun era play out? 33:21 – The first digital death 35:40 – Final thoughts

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Carey Parker of Firewalls Don’t Stop Dragons. This highly practical episode covers a broad range of cybersecurity topics: antivirus software, email hygiene, medical privacy, preparing a device for disposal, IPv6, gauging website security, planting flags, signing in with Google and Apple, family privacy, and other digital privacy tips and tricks. Guest Links → https://firewallsdontstopdragons.com/     WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy  → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/  CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC)   Timeline 0:00 – Introduction 1:01 – More important: security or privacy? 6:34 – What is asymmetric encryption and hashing? 12:40 – Should we use an antivirus? 17:55 – Email hygiene 21:58 – How to deal with newsletter subscriptions 24:10 – Can websites detect pasted text even if we don’t press “submit”? 27:02 – How to protect our medical privacy 30:38 – Rapid fire 34:18 – How to prepare a device for sale or disposal? 37:06 – How often should we restart devices? 38:48 – How to handle IPv6? 42:28 – How to gauge website reputation and security 46:08 – Planting flags 50:13 – Should we sign in with Google or Apple? 53:34 – Family privacy 56:42 – Final thoughts

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Hrvoje Moric of Geopolitics & Empire. They talk about the potential for technocracy and world government, biometrics, and the nature of empire. They discuss how to evaluate privacy tools, how to develop an alternative worldview, and the end of history. Guest Links → https://geopoliticsandempire.com/  (Hrvoje Moric’s own show) → https://tntradio.live/shows/the-hrvoje-moric-show  (Hrvoje hosts this on TNT Radio) → https://twitter.com/hrvojepm  (Hrvoje Twitter) → https://twitter.com/Geopolitics_Emp  (Geopolitics & Empire Twitter) → https://t.me/GeopoliticsAndEmpire  (Telegram) → https://www.racket.news/p/paypals-indymedia-wipeout  (Hrvoje blacklisted) → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0HW1GDn91E  (Hrvoje blacklisted)   WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy  → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/  CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC)   Timeline 0:00 – Introduction 1:06 – What is Geopolitics & Empire? 3:29 – Who has been the most controversial person on your show? 4:13 – Is Hrvoje on a blacklist? 8:30 – Has Hrvoje Moric experienced any difficult border crossings? 11:33 – Any other struggles as a content creator: cancel culture, deplatforming., shadow banning 16:27 – What do you see as the next building empire today? 20:25 – Is America an evil empire? 23:57 – Hrvoje Moric’s take on global surveillance and Edward Snowden 27:10 – How do you decide to trust a privacy tool? 36:56 – How dangerous is Mexico? 40:11 – What countries can we hide out in? 43:21 – How did you develop your alternative worldview? 47:58 – Neuralink  48:46 – The satanic empire 52:06 – Is the Antichrist going to be an AI being? 55:38 – Final thoughts

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Seth for Privacy and BitcoinQnA, two Bitcoin educators. They discuss updates on private, self-custodial Bitcoin tools in the past year (mid 2022 – early 2023). Topics include details of the Sparrow Wallet, Bitcoin resources, P2P exchanges, coin control, and Foundation’s Passport hardware wallet and Envoy app.   If you're just starting with private Bitcoin, watch this first: → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz1-uiQZUUQ  Guest Links → https://foundationdevices.com   → https://twitter.com/sethforprivacy   → https://twitter.com/BitcoinQ_A   → https://sethforprivacy.com  (Seth’s website) → https://bitcoiner.guide  (QnA’s website) → https://sethforprivacy.com/posts/why-i-focus-on-bitcoin  (Seth’s explanation for focusing on Bitcoin)   Resources Mentioned → https://btcmap.org/map  → https://thebitcoincompany.com/  → https://www.bitrefill.com/  → How I Live on Bitcoin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0IvkMKY5S8  → https://www.sparrowwallet.com   → https://zeusln.app/  (Zeus) → https://phoenix.acinq.co/  (Phoenix Wallet) → https://github.com/cculianu/Fulcrum  → https://agoradesk.com/   → https://kycnot.me  (List of non-KYC exchanges) → https://raspiblitz.org/   → https://samouraiwallet.com/   → https://hodlhodl.com   → https://peachbitcoin.com/   → https://learn.robosats.com/docs/quick-start/  → https://k3tan.com  → https://ronindojo.io/  → https://lightningprivacy.com/en/introduction   → https://specter.solutions / (Specter Wallet) → https://foundationdevices.com/envoy  (Foundation’s companion app) → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-crypt-a-bitcoin-podcast/id1292381204  (Tales from the Crypt) → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/citadel-dispatch/id1546393840  (Citadel Dispatch) → https://stephanlivera.com/  (Podcast) → https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Bitcoin-Programming-Open-Blockchain/dp/1491954388   → https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Lightning-Network-Blockchain-Protocol/dp/1492054860   → https://www.amazon.com/Basics-Bitcoins-Blockchains-Introduction-Cryptocurrencies/dp/B086XHV2FG   → https://sovrnbitcoiner.com/  (The Sovereign Bitcoiner) → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/journey-to-sovereignty/id1659724032  (Foundation Journey to Sovereignty)  → https://foundationdevices.com/blog   → https://t.me/SamouraiWallet  (Telegram group; privacy focus) → https://t.me/SparrowWallet  (Telegram group; privacy focus) → https://foundationdevices.com/2023/03/privacy-on-nostr/  (Nostr) → https://foundationdevices.com/2022/03/passport-coinjoin/  (Buy Foundation Passport privately via CoinJoin) → https://coincards.com     WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy  → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/  CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC)   Timeline 0:00 – Introduction 5:14 – How to use bitcoin during fiat collapse 15:44 – What is your current Bitcoin setup: wallet, node, etc.? 32:25 – What are the developments in Bitcoin self-custody and privacy from mid-2022 to now? 41:26 – What is the best backup for Sparrow Wallet? 42:52 – Acquiring non-KYC bitcoin via P2P peer-to-peer exchanges 52:32 – What does Sparrow Wallet CoinJoin whirlpooling give us? 54:32 – Is it okay to combine whirlpooled UTXOs? 59:00 – Stonewall privacy option in Sparrow Wallet: why might it be greyed out? 1:00:57 – How should new Bitcoiners start using it with best bang for buck privacy? 1:06:30 – Foundation’s Envoy app: solution for private Bitcoin? 1:10:10 – Basic summary of coin control (UTXO management) 1:14:43 – Suggested Bitcoin resources 1:22:25 – How does Foundation Passport hardware wallet stand out from the crowd? 1:31:40 – Can you treat the Passport as a mobile wallet? 1:33:32 – Acquire Foundation Passport privately 1:39:13 – Final thoughts

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Mo from the privacy note-taking software Standard Notes. They discuss the basics and beyond of Standard Notes, how to run a privacy-focused company, the importance of self-hosting, Standard Note’s new 2FA application, and some of the sociopolitical issues surrounding encryption. Guest Links → https://standardnotes.com  → https://twitter.com/standardnotes   → https://www.youtube.com/@standardnotes   → https://www.standardnotes.com/discord  → https://mough.xyz  (Mo’s personal website) → https://standardnotes.com/blog/encryption-is-for-everyone     WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy  → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/  CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC)   Timeline 0:00 – Introduction 0:53 – Motivation behind creating Standard Notes 6:24 – Importance of freedom to express ourselves privately 9:44 – What does Standard Notes mean by end-to-end encryption? 16:46 – What assurances do we have of Standard Notes privacy? 28:20 – How to lock down Standard Notes 34:42 – Running a privacy-focused company 45:12 – How to pay for Standard Notes 46:45 – What information does Standard Notes have about users? 50:57 – Mo’s thoughts on self-hosting 56:40 – Standard Notes 2FA application 1:01:22 – The future of encryption 1:06:18 – Final thoughts   #standardnotes #privacy

Should one be off-grid or on multiple grids? Gabriel Custodiet asks this fundamental question to Michael Rosmer, the Offshore Citizen. Along the way they discuss countries that are uncorrelated, useful apps for international citizens, how common crypto is worldwide, how to get through immigration and customs smoothly, what regions of the world Michael avoids, and how to get started when offshoring. Guest Links → https://offshorecitizen.net/  → https://www.youtube.com/@OffshoreCitizen   → https://twitter.com/MichaelRosmer    WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy  → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/  CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC)   Timeline 0:00 – Introduction 0:58 – Privacy benefits of internationalizing 5:02 – How to make big steps towards offshoring 11:22 – Off-grid or multiple grids? 17:59 – Which countries are uncorrelated? 27:07 – How can one find good advice for offshoring? 34:00 – At what point should one pay for advice? 39:14 – Best tools for international online businesses 46:01 – How common is crypto as money worldwide? 49:21 – Any regions of the world you avoid? 51:33 – How to get through immigration and customs smoothly? 55:42 – Final thoughts

Gabriel Custodiet discusses how one can escape the rat race by working for oneself. Self-employment is a serious privacy strategy that has the added benefit of providing lifestyle freedom. Gabriel discusses the mindset needed to be an entrepreneur, gives a few ideas to start a hustle, and advises on best privacy practices along the way.   WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy  → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/  CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC)

Gabriel Custodiet speaks for a second time with Paul Rosenberg: cryptographer, philosopher, theologian, and privacy advocate. This wide-ranging conversation covers the demise of the CryptoHippie VPN, the original cryptography movement, Bitcoin, Ross Ulbricht, Ayn Rand, the possibility of anarchy, Christianity, the moral inadequacy of democracy, and the future of technocracy.    Guest Links → https://freemansperspective.com/  → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRcS6fvukzA  (Previous episode with Paul) → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fHfgU8oMSo  (Threat to our democracy fake news)   WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy  → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/  CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC)   Timeline 0:00 – Introduction 1:06 – Has being an electrician changed your view of the world? 3:48 – CryptoHippie VPN went out of business; what can we learn from that? 8:06 – Global arbitrage of CryptoHippie business 10:58 – What was the original cryptography movement (and the cypherpunks) all about? 15:49 – What about people who are skeptical of all digital tools? 18:48 – Best ways to learn about computer code and cryptography 22:48 – Rapid fire with Paul Rosenberg 24:52 – What do you say to Bitcoin skeptics? 27:28 – Why shouldn’t we focus on privacy coins like Monero? 29:31 – Ross Ulbricht trial 32:00 – Influence of Ayn Rand on Paul 35:23 – Problems with Randian philosophy? 38:40 – Do people today have the moral compass to live in anarchy? 44:44 – What do you say to Christians supportive of government? 50:19 – Democracy is morally unsound 54:21 – Neuralink and transhumanism

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Emil Ivov and Saúl Ibarra Corretgé of the Jitsi project. Jitsi is an open-sourced privacy-focused video conferencing software. It requires no registration and can work within a browser. This episode explores Jitsi’s end-to-end encryption in depth, ways to make Jitsi Meet even more private, what Jitsi knows about its users, and some background about this fantastic project.   Guest Links → https://meet.jit.si  → https://github.com/jitsi/jitsi-meet  → https://jitsi.org/security  (Encryption blog) → https://twitter.com/jitsinews  → https://twitter.com/emilivov  (Emil Ivov) → https://twitter.com/saghul  (Saúl Ibarra Corretgé) → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef-5J9eiVgQ  (Origins of Jitsi: 20 years in making)   WATCHMAN PRIVACY → https://watchmanprivacy.com (Including privacy consulting) → https://twitter.com/watchmanprivacy  → https://escapethetechnocracy.com/  CRYPTO DONATIONS →8829DiYwJ344peEM7SzUspMtgUWKAjGJRHmu4Q6R8kEWMpafiXPPNBkeRBhNPK6sw27urqqMYTWWXZrsX6BLRrj7HiooPAy (Monero) →https://btcpay0.voltageapp.io/apps/3JDQDSj2rp56KDffH5sSZL19J1Lh/pos (BTC)   Timeline 0:00 – Introduction 1:14 – Snapshot of Jitsi Meet 2:19 – How is Jitsi Meet free? 4:51 – Different versions of Jitsi 6:47 – End-to-end encryption 22:42 – What does Jitsi know about its users? 25:40 – How to lock down Jitsi Meet further 29:47 – Gabriel walks through his use of Jitsi Meet 32:36 – Dangers of URL as invitation link 36:20 – Where are Jitsi’s recordings stored? 40:14 – Fear of screen sharing 45:49 – Origins of Jitsi 55:14 - What is next for Jitsi and VOIP?