Watchman Privacy

Gabriel Custodiet
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Nov 18, 2024 • 41min

138 - Altair Tech: Bitcoin Home Mining Shop

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Kevin of Altair Tech: a shop in the US that sells home mining equipment, including devices they themselves have created. Altair Tech might be the solution that home miners have been looking for.   PREVIOUS BITCOIN MINING EPISODES (START HERE IF NEW) → https://odysee.com/@WatchmanPrivacy:1/EconoAlchemistBitcoinMiningPrivacy → https://odysee.com/@WatchmanPrivacy:1/DiverterNoKYC   GUEST → https://altairtech.io/  → https://x.com/btctwatterpants  (Kevin, the speaker) → https://altairtech.io/blog/  → https://x.com/altair_tech  → https://altairtech.io/product/urlacher/  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)   Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio   Timeline 00:00 – Introduction 1:20 – How Altair Tech solves problems of Bitcoin home mining 7:40 – The Urlacher  11:25 – The Bitaxe 12:45 – Estimates of profits from home miners (check also at 32:22) 14:50 – Highest end models 16:00 – Kevin’s lessons from home mining 20:00 – Choosing a mining pool 22:30 – Privacy while mining 23:45 – Common mistakes 25:00 – Space heater miners 26:08 – The Bitaxe phenomenon  27:50 – Future of home mining 28:30 – Big self-mining operations 30:00 – Shipping time, etc. 32:22 – Estimates of profits from home miners 38:00 – Final thoughts
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Nov 16, 2024 • 19min

137 - Deflock: Automated License Plate Readers

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Will Freeman about the prevalence of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and his solution: Deflock, which maps these anti-American tools across the globe.    GUEST → https://deflock.me/  → https://github.com/frillweeman/deflock  → https://www.404media.co/the-open-source-project-deflock-is-mapping-license-plate-surveillance-cameras-all-over-the-world/  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)   Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Nov 14, 2024 • 43min

136 - Venice AI: Private and Uncensored

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Erik Voorhees of Venice AI. They discuss how Venice takes a different approach to the Big Tech AI options: namely, it does not have access to your prompts, and it does not censor them. Along the way they discuss how surveillance and censorship manifests in the paternalistic AI industry, the future of open-source AI models, the IP question of AI, and why regulating AI might have unintended side effects.   GUEST → https://x.com/ErikVoorhees  → https://venice.ai/  → https://x.com/askvenice  → https://moneyandstate.com/blog/the-separation-of-mind-and-state  (explanation of project) 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)   Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio   Timeline 00:00 – Introduction 3:27 – Privacy-invasion of Big Tech AI companies 6:50 – How does Venice AI give the user privacy? 9:55 – How long will non-account service last? 10:25 – What does Venice (the city/concept) have to do with anything? 11:40 – How do open-source models work in AI? 16:50 – Phone version of AI (not app store version) 18:05 – Censorship within AI 24:42 – Uncensoring AI makes it faster and better 25:55 – Other uncensored AI companies 27:10 – Making AI “safe” 30:30 – IP question of AI 34:45 – Who owns the creation of AI tools? 35:10 – Any red lines where AI should be “regulated”? 37:20 – Does Venice have any access to our prompts? 38:15 – Venice AI vs self-hosted models 39:40 – Would Venice ever train their own AI model? 40:25 – Final thoughts
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Nov 11, 2024 • 27min

135 - The Might of Tor

Gabriel and Urban dive into the importance of privacy in our digital age, stressing the necessity of their free course on Tor. They explore the power of the Tor network for anonymous browsing and its decentralized nature. Upcoming workshops on running Tor relays are highlighted, emphasizing community involvement. They discuss the challenges of bandwidth during heavy loads on Tor and compare its advantages over VPNs. This engaging conversation is all about harnessing tools for enhancing online privacy and security.
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Nov 6, 2024 • 40min

134 - Charred Memories: Becoming Your Own Internet Archive

Gabriel and Urban discuss the recent cyberattack against The Internet Archive, details about how the company and its services function, and some thoughts about how we can start backing up the Internet ourselves.   Guest Twitter: https://x.com/realUrbanHacker   Harddrive image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Archive#/media/File:Incoming_additional_storage_at_Internet_Archive.jpg    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)   Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Oct 31, 2024 • 44min

133 - Beyond Heaven's Gate

A discussion of cults and how they operate: including Jim Jones’ Peoples Temple, Aum Shinrikyo, Heaven’s Gate, and OneCoin   Guest Twitter: https://x.com/realUrbanHacker    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)   Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Oct 30, 2024 • 21min

The Monkey's Paw

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)   Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
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Oct 28, 2024 • 49min

132 - Boats, Gold, and The Great Taking with Parallel Mike

Discover the perks of boat living and why Poland is seen as a refuge in times of economic turmoil. Dive into discussions about the risks of financial systems, highlighting the importance of tangible assets like gold and silver for wealth preservation. Unpack the complexities surrounding Javier Milei as a supposed anti-establishment figure in Argentina. The conversation emphasizes community, resilience, and personal empowerment, while offering intriguing insights on navigating today's uncertain landscape.
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Oct 25, 2024 • 23min

Bitcoin Self-Sovereignty Course

Urban Hacker, Chief Consultant for the Bitcoin Self-Sovereignty course, shares invaluable insights on navigating the world of cryptocurrency. He discusses the importance of self-custody, empowering listeners to securely manage their Bitcoin without relying on centralized entities. The conversation covers practical strategies for acquiring non-KYC Bitcoin and the risks associated with transactions, such as dust attacks. Urban emphasizes the necessity of preserving privacy amidst increasing surveillance and the importance of educational resources for safeguarding assets.
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Oct 21, 2024 • 43min

131 - Escape the Servile Society with Vonu

Explore the liberating concept of Vanu, focusing on living nomadically in vans or shipping containers. Discover unjobbing as a path to financial independence and the debate around 3D printed guns and privacy tech like Samourai Wallet. Delve into establishing a self-sufficient homestead, growing food, and raising animals, while addressing the intricacies of interacting with law enforcement. The podcast also uncovers the benefits of community networks, emphasizing collaboration and emotional maturity in the quest for personal freedom.

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