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https://youtu.be/Xr9l6xSrM28Platforms have one overriding goal: to keep us online as long as possible. And they’ve learned that nothing hooks us like outrage. But here's something many people don't realize: privacy and surveillance have everything to do with it. In this video I want to explore how surveillance is the key to polarization and how, ultimately, it's the engine that makes platform-driven polarization work.00:00 We’re More Polarized Than Ever00:27 Outrage02:08 Manipulation08:47 Targeting vs Filter Bubbles10:05 What We Should DoPrivacy is our ally in this fight. The less companies and governments know about us, the harder it is for them to manipulate us. Privacy protects our autonomy in the digital age. We don't need to be led by the mob around us and be a tool in their propaganda war. It's time to reclaim our autonomy.Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee, Derek Porter, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell.NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.To support NBTV, visit:https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate(As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show

https://youtu.be/uaexH72AOBohttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Homebrew:5Are you using the App Store to manage apps on your Mac?You may want to reconsider.Using Apple’s App Store might feel convenient, but it comes with hidden privacy costs. Every app you download is tied to your Apple ID, creating a detailed profile of your habits, interests, and behavior.In this video, I expose the risks of using the App Store on your Mac, and teach you how to use Homebrew, a powerful, privacy-respecting alternative. Set it up with no tracking. No Apple ID. Just full control over what you install.00:00 The Privacy Cost of Using The Apple App Store01:09 Apple ID / App Store03:32 What is Homebrew04:27 Benefits06:36 Installation Tutorial09:52 Using Homebrew12:11 More ResourcesPrivacy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With Homebrew you’ll reclaim the convenience of an App Store without all the surveillance, and without building a permanent record.NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.To support NBTV, visit:https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate(As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show

https://youtu.be/1DwOQwRn8_Yhttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/KYC:9A huge portion of the digital world now requires mandatory ID checks.New surveillance laws such as the UK’s Online Safety Act, the EU’s Chat Control proposal, and a wave of US state-level KYC mandates have transformed the internet from an open network into a system of checkpoints and control.In this video, we expose the coordinated attack on privacy happening around the world. We trace how we got here, how platforms were pressured into compliance, and why this wave of regulation is unlike anything we have seen before.00:00 SHOW YOUR PAPERS01:43 UK’s Online Safety Act03:06 A Global Pattern06:11 How Did We Get Here?07:49 What Now?14:05 The SolutionThis landslide of lost freedoms has happened in mere weeks. It will become permanent if we don’t resist.The way forward is to rebuild the internet into what it was meant to be: a free and open network, not a system of checkpoints and control.Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Derek Porter, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell.NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.To support NBTV, visit:https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate(As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show

https://youtu.be/dgd5_2pfEd0https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Pseudonymous-social-media:6You don’t need to disappear off the grid to stay private online. But you do need a strategy.In this video, we break down how to use social media without revealing your real identity. We’ll walk through how to understand your threat model, avoid common mistakes, and build a pseudonymous identity that actually protects you.Whether you're just trying to keep your boss out of your business or avoid serious profiling, we’ll help you match your privacy tactics to your risk level, step by step.00:00 Anonymity Should be BANNED00:41 Storytime with Naomi03:29 Overview04:01 Understand Your Threat Model05:25 Platform06:24 Level 1 Basic Protections08:51 Level 2 Advanced Protections18:36 Level 3 Extreme Protections19:23 The Good NewsAchieving basic pseudonymity online is much easier than it sounds, and you absolutely have the power to reclaim it. Start from wherever you are. Every step you take makes a difference.Links to helpful organizations:Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF):www.eff.orgThe Citizen Lab:https://citizenlab.ca/Freedom of the Press Foundation:https://freedom.press/NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.To support NBTV, visit:https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate(As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBrought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Derek Porter, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell.Beware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show

https://youtu.be/1PeAfNBNARIhttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Doctor-privacy:4Why doesn’t your doctor’s office feel like a safe place anymore?Most people assume their medical conversations are private. But in the U.S., the moment your doctor enters something into your Electronic Health Record (EHR), it can be legally shared with over 2.2 million entities—often without your knowledge or consent.Did you know there are financial incentives for providers to collect as much data as possible? That’s why they often document details that have nothing to do with your care that day. And if you ask your doctor not to include something in your record? You’ll likely be treated as the difficult one—for simply wanting privacy.Because privacy is no longer the default. The default is feeding your most sensitive information into an opaque system designed to share it with a vast, invisible network of third parties.In this short video, I share a real story from one of our NBTV members who tried to protect her privacy—and was overruled. It’s a revealing look at how medical data is handled, and how little control patients actually have.If you’ve ever felt uneasy during a checkup, this might explain why.00:00 The Reason For This Video00:41 What Most People Do Not Know01:50 Her Doctor DID WHAT02:38 Once Data Leaves Your Hands03:36 Healthcare Systems Are Prime Targets For Hackers05:10 What Should Happen Instead06:22 What We Can Do07:39 YOU GUESSED THE TSHIRT RIGHT! You should be able to go to the doctor and share what’s relevant without wondering who’s going to have access to that information later. The exam room should feel safe, but right now, it doesn’t. That needs to change.Our HIPAA video:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sfIBRTcRpUOdysee: https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/HIPAA:7Special Thanks to Twila Brase, you can find out more about her medical privacy initiatives here:https://www.cchfreedom.org/Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell.NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.To support NBTV, visit:https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate(As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show

Smart TVs are not just entertainment devices; they are spying on viewers, capturing their every move and sending data to third parties. The technology behind this surveillance, Automatic Content Recognition, raises significant privacy concerns as it tracks user behavior without consent. Listeners learn how pervasive these practices are and the legal challenges surrounding them. The discussion emphasizes the need for awareness and offers practical tips for protecting personal information, advocating for a more transparent tech landscape.

Children are building a digital footprint before they even speak, largely influenced by their parents' social media posts. This data fuels surveillance systems and shapes their future in ways they can't control. The podcast delves into the chilling implications of sharing children's lives online, from potential risks of identity theft to the impact of data collection in schools. Practical tips are provided for parents to safeguard their children's digital identities, pushing back against normalization of surveillance to give kids a chance at a clean slate.

https://youtu.be/1g0RzOGxe40Step-by-Step Privacy Hardening:Apple is better than Microsoft and Google when it comes to privacy—but they still collect way too much of your data. If you want the strongest digital privacy, Linux is the gold standard. But if you're not ready to make the switch just yet, you can still dramatically improve your Mac’s privacy.In this video, we walk you through privacy expert Michael Bazzell’s recommended macOS setup—from purchasing a device (without linking it to your identity), to reformatting, disabling invasive features, and installing the right tools.00:00 Apple promises only THEY will abuse your data02:20 Purchasing Your Mac03:14 Choose a Model03:41 Used Devices: Update, Reformat, Install OS08:28 Initial Setup11:32 WiFi and Bluetooth11:50 OS Firewall13:14 Notifications14:16 Airdrop, Siri, and Sharing15:33 Gatekeeper18:26 Analytics and Ads19:01 Time20:15 Filevault22:02 Dock, Wallpaper and Finder25:35 Application Firewall / 3rd Party Apps28:09 ConclusionApple does build decent privacy tools—but they definitely don’t make it easy to opt out of their own surveillance. With the right tools and configurations, though, you can take back control of your digital environment. Whether you're doing sensitive work or simply believe in the right to privacy, these steps put you in charge.Special Thanks to Michael Bazzell for leading the way in tech privacy and research! You can purchase his book here:https://inteltechniques.com/book7.htmlBrought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Derek Porter, Will Sandoval, and Naomi BrockwellNBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.To support NBTV, visit:https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate(As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show

https://youtu.be/11P6DdI8HOohttps://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/Extensions:6You installed them to make life easier. But some browser extensions are doing a lot more than blocking ads or autofilling passwords.They’re reading every keystroke. Tracking every site. Harvesting your data—and in some cases, handing it over to foreign governments or draining your crypto wallets.In this video, we expose the chilling truth about browser extensions.You'll see real-world cases of extensions that were hacked, sold, or designed from the start to exploit users.And we’ll break down why just checking permissions isn’t enough—because malicious extensions often ask for the same permissions as the good ones. It’s not about what they ask for. It’s how they use it.00:00 Extensions can do WHAT00:52 Overview01:34 The Problem with Browser Extensions09:18 How Do We Protect Ourselves10:52 Understand Permissions16:03 Grant Fewer Permissions16:18 Use Extensions Sparingly17:10 Use a Private Browser18:06 Least Privilege18:28 Use Code Review Tools19:07 In SummaryExtensions are more than just “add-ons.” They have access to everything you do online.Before you install another one, watch this video.Special thanks to John Tuckner, Matt Frisbee and Pete Snyder for sharing their expert first-hand knowledge with us!Brought to you by Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval, Jack Rhysider, and Naomi Brockwell.NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.To support NBTV, visit:https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate(As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show

https://youtu.be/tzTtF3vOiq0https://odysee.com/@NaomiBrockwell:4/dont-migrate-from-backup:fEvery time we upgrade our devices, we face a choice: migrate everything from the old one or start fresh. While transferring data may seem convenient, it also means hauling along unnecessary ‘digital exhaust’—outdated apps, clutter, and potential privacy risks. In this video, I’ll show you why starting from scratch is smarter for both your security and sanity and share some essential tips for setting up a new device. My goal is to help you enjoy a less cluttered, more private, and more intentional digital life.00:00 Resist Temptation00:41 App Bloat01:50 Attack Surface02:51 Switch Accounts03:49 ID Tracking04:17 Ghost Data05:27 Habit Traps06:17 Reclaiming Mental Bandwidth07:14 7 Tips10:02 My Thoughts on Restoring From BackupWhen people ask me questions like, how to restore from a backup, my answer is usually: don’t. Yes, there are costs to starting fresh; but there are also costs from restoring from a backup. By investing a bit of extra effort up front, you’ll enjoy a cleaner, more private, and ultimately more efficient digital environment—one you truly control.Brought to you by NBTV team members: Lee Rennie, Cube Boy, Will Sandoval and Naomi Brockwell NBTV is a project of the Ludlow Institute, a 501c3 non profit whose mission is to advance freedom through technology.To support NBTV, visit:https://LudlowInstitute.org/donate(As a 501(c)(3) non profit, all donations are tax-deductible in the USA as permitted by law.)Visit our shop!https://Shop.NBTV.mediaOur eBook "Beginner's Introduction To Privacy:https://amzn.to/3WDSfkuBeware of scammers, I will never give you a phone number or reach out to you with investment advice. I do not give investment advice.Support the show