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  1. I wrote this a few years a go: It’s worth clearing up what often feels like wilful misunderstanding.

    When I talk about “steping away” from the #dotcons ecosystem, I don’t mean disappearing overnight or taking a purity exit. I mean one foot in and one foot out, staying present long enough to help others take the step as well.

    That’s an ethical position, not a compromise.

    Walking away completely leaves people isolated inside systems designed to trap them. Staying entirely inside normalises the harm. The #stepaway path holds both realities at once: reduce harm, refuse total capture, and keep doors open.

    This isn’t about personal virtue or moral superiority. It’s about collective exit, done slowly, visibly, and with care. You don’t abandon people in a burning building - you help them find the exits.

    That’s the work #OMN

  2. I wrote this a few years a go: It’s worth clearing up what often feels like wilful misunderstanding.

    When I talk about “steping away” from the #dotcons ecosystem, I don’t mean disappearing overnight or taking a purity exit. I mean one foot in and one foot out, staying present long enough to help others take the step as well.

    That’s an ethical position, not a compromise.

    Walking away completely leaves people isolated inside systems designed to trap them. Staying entirely inside normalises the harm. The #stepaway path holds both realities at once: reduce harm, refuse total capture, and keep doors open.

    This isn’t about personal virtue or moral superiority. It’s about collective exit, done slowly, visibly, and with care. You don’t abandon people in a burning building - you help them find the exits.

    That’s the work #OMN

  3. I wrote this a few years a go: It’s worth clearing up what often feels like wilful misunderstanding.

    When I talk about “steping away” from the #dotcons ecosystem, I don’t mean disappearing overnight or taking a purity exit. I mean one foot in and one foot out, staying present long enough to help others take the step as well.

    That’s an ethical position, not a compromise.

    Walking away completely leaves people isolated inside systems designed to trap them. Staying entirely inside normalises the harm. The #stepaway path holds both realities at once: reduce harm, refuse total capture, and keep doors open.

    This isn’t about personal virtue or moral superiority. It’s about collective exit, done slowly, visibly, and with care. You don’t abandon people in a burning building - you help them find the exits.

    That’s the work #OMN

  4. I wrote this a few years a go: It’s worth clearing up what often feels like wilful misunderstanding.

    When I talk about “steping away” from the #dotcons ecosystem, I don’t mean disappearing overnight or taking a purity exit. I mean one foot in and one foot out, staying present long enough to help others take the step as well.

    That’s an ethical position, not a compromise.

    Walking away completely leaves people isolated inside systems designed to trap them. Staying entirely inside normalises the harm. The #stepaway path holds both realities at once: reduce harm, refuse total capture, and keep doors open.

    This isn’t about personal virtue or moral superiority. It’s about collective exit, done slowly, visibly, and with care. You don’t abandon people in a burning building - you help them find the exits.

    That’s the work #OMN

  5. I wrote this a few years a go: It’s worth clearing up what often feels like wilful misunderstanding.

    When I talk about “steping away” from the #dotcons ecosystem, I don’t mean disappearing overnight or taking a purity exit. I mean one foot in and one foot out, staying present long enough to help others take the step as well.

    That’s an ethical position, not a compromise.

    Walking away completely leaves people isolated inside systems designed to trap them. Staying entirely inside normalises the harm. The #stepaway path holds both realities at once: reduce harm, refuse total capture, and keep doors open.

    This isn’t about personal virtue or moral superiority. It’s about collective exit, done slowly, visibly, and with care. You don’t abandon people in a burning building - you help them find the exits.

    That’s the work #OMN

  6. We need to understand that your viral lefty memes are actually part of the problem?

    If you are still posting on the #dotcons then “Comedy” & “sarcasm” might feel like resistance, but they feed the #dotcons exactly what they want: engagement, data, clicks. Mocking the system isn’t leaving it.

    The solution? #StepAway, and take your community with you to the #openweb

  7. We need to understand that your viral lefty memes are actually part of the problem?

    If you are still posting on the #dotcons then “Comedy” & “sarcasm” might feel like resistance, but they feed the #dotcons exactly what they want: engagement, data, clicks. Mocking the system isn’t leaving it.

    The solution? #StepAway, and take your community with you to the #openweb

  8. We need to understand that your viral lefty memes are actually part of the problem?

    If you are still posting on the #dotcons then “Comedy” & “sarcasm” might feel like resistance, but they feed the #dotcons exactly what they want: engagement, data, clicks. Mocking the system isn’t leaving it.

    The solution? #StepAway, and take your community with you to the #openweb

  9. We need to understand that your viral lefty memes are actually part of the problem?

    If you are still posting on the #dotcons then “Comedy” & “sarcasm” might feel like resistance, but they feed the #dotcons exactly what they want: engagement, data, clicks. Mocking the system isn’t leaving it.

    The solution? #StepAway, and take your community with you to the #openweb

  10. We need to understand that your viral lefty memes are actually part of the problem?

    If you are still posting on the #dotcons then “Comedy” & “sarcasm” might feel like resistance, but they feed the #dotcons exactly what they want: engagement, data, clicks. Mocking the system isn’t leaving it.

    The solution? #StepAway, and take your community with you to the #openweb

  11. Over the last 20 years we have been running the real alt a few times, these lasted for a few years before having to shut down due to lack of support when growing. Helping the #stepaway from the #dotcons hamishcampbell.com/helping-the-... A post from 7 years ago.

    Helping the stepaway from the ...

  12. Over the last 20 years we have been running the real alt a few times, these lasted for a few years before having to shut down due to lack of support when growing. Helping the #stepaway from the #dotcons hamishcampbell.com/helping-the A post from 7 years ago.

  13. Over the last 20 years we have been running the real alt a few times, these lasted for a few years before having to shut down due to lack of support when growing. Helping the #stepaway from the #dotcons hamishcampbell.com/helping-the A post from 7 years ago.

  14. Over the last 20 years we have been running the real alt a few times, these lasted for a few years before having to shut down due to lack of support when growing. Helping the #stepaway from the #dotcons hamishcampbell.com/helping-the A post from 7 years ago.

  15. Over the last 20 years we have been running the real alt a few times, these lasted for a few years before having to shut down due to lack of support when growing. Helping the #stepaway from the #dotcons hamishcampbell.com/helping-the A post from 7 years ago.

  16. Over the last 20 years we have been running the real alt a few times, these lasted for a few years before having to shut down due to lack of support when growing. Helping the #stepaway from the #dotcons hamishcampbell.com/helping-the A post from 7 years ago.

  17. The #mainstreaming mess

    The #mainstreaming project is visibly failing. Worse, it is set to catastrophically fail over the next 30 years as #climatechaos escalates. The signs are everywhere: environmental collapse, political instability, and the hollow nature of mainstream culture. Yet, large parts of liberal society continue to bow to the #deathcult, a path of power, greed, and control over life, community, and sustainability. The end result we can now clearly see is the rule of big, dumb, ugly men with guns, a […]

    hamishcampbell.com/the-mainstr

  18. The #mainstreaming mess

    The #mainstreaming project is visibly failing. Worse, it is set to catastrophically fail over the next 30 years as #climatechaos escalates. The signs are everywhere: environmental collapse, political instability, and the hollow nature of mainstream culture. Yet, large parts of liberal society continue to bow to the #deathcult, a path of power, greed, and control over life, community, and sustainability. The end result we can now clearly see is the rule of big, dumb, ugly men with guns, a […]

    hamishcampbell.com/the-mainstr

  19. The #mainstreaming mess

    The #mainstreaming project is visibly failing. Worse, it is set to catastrophically fail over the next 30 years as #climatechaos escalates. The signs are everywhere: environmental collapse, political instability, and the hollow nature of mainstream culture. Yet, large parts of liberal society continue to bow to the #deathcult, a path of power, greed, and control over life, community, and sustainability. The end result we can now clearly see is the rule of big, dumb, ugly men with guns, a […]

    hamishcampbell.com/the-mainstr

  20. The #mainstreaming mess

    The #mainstreaming project is visibly failing. Worse, it is set to catastrophically fail over the next 30 years as #climatechaos escalates. The signs are everywhere: environmental collapse, political instability, and the hollow nature of mainstream culture. Yet, large parts of liberal society continue to bow to the #deathcult, a path of power, greed, and control over life, community, and sustainability. The end result we can now clearly see is the rule of big, dumb, ugly men with guns, a […]

    hamishcampbell.com/the-mainstr

  21. The #mainstreaming mess

    The #mainstreaming project is visibly failing. Worse, it is set to catastrophically fail over the next 30 years as #climatechaos escalates. The signs are everywhere: environmental collapse, political instability, and the hollow nature of mainstream culture. Yet, large parts of liberal society continue to bow to the #deathcult, a path of power, greed, and control over life, community, and sustainability. The end result we can now clearly see is the rule of big, dumb, ugly men with guns, a […]

    hamishcampbell.com/the-mainstr

  22. A call to action, clear diagnosis

    What a waste of public money, this #fashernista career-building projects. When you think using social media is "natural," remember you’re feeding #dotcons platforms built on the worst parts of human nature. If you want civilization and society to have a future, you cannot keep supporting this. The #encryptionists sit at the heart of our current grassroots media tech disaster, while careerist #mainstreaming pisses from the other side. But shit makes good compost, and we have the […]

    hamishcampbell.com/a-call-to-a

  23. A call to action, clear diagnosis

    What a waste of public money, this #fashernista career-building projects. When you think using social media is "natural," remember you’re feeding #dotcons platforms built on the worst parts of human nature. If you want civilization and society to have a future, you cannot keep supporting this. The #encryptionists sit at the heart of our current grassroots media tech disaster, while careerist #mainstreaming pisses from the other side. But shit makes good compost, and we have the […]

    hamishcampbell.com/a-call-to-a

  24. A call to action, clear diagnosis

    What a waste of public money, this #fashernista career-building projects. When you think using social media is "natural," remember you’re feeding #dotcons platforms built on the worst parts of human nature. If you want civilization and society to have a future, you cannot keep supporting this. The #encryptionists sit at the heart of our current grassroots media tech disaster, while careerist #mainstreaming pisses from the other side. But shit makes good compost, and we have the […]

    hamishcampbell.com/a-call-to-a

  25. A call to action, clear diagnosis

    What a waste of public money, this #fashernista career-building projects. When you think using social media is "natural," remember you’re feeding #dotcons platforms built on the worst parts of human nature. If you want civilization and society to have a future, you cannot keep supporting this. The #encryptionists sit at the heart of our current grassroots media tech disaster, while careerist #mainstreaming pisses from the other side. But shit makes good compost, and we have the […]

    hamishcampbell.com/a-call-to-a

  26. What a waste of public money, this #fashernista career-building projects.

    When you think using social media is “natural,” remember you’re feeding #dotcons—platforms built on the worst parts of human nature. If you want civilization and society to have a future, you cannot keep supporting this. The #encryptionists sit at the heart of our current grassroots media tech disaster, while careerist #mainstreaming pisses from the other side. But shit makes good compost—and we have the shovels.

    OMN is a path forward. Pessimism may travel faster than optimism, but only optimism holds the potential for real change. Feed the problem or solve the problem. There is no mythical “third way” out of this mess. What we have are shovels, #OMN, and shit for compost. Work hard enough, and you’ll get flowers and tasty vegetables. 🌸🥕

    It’s well past time for composting. Let’s grow flowers. 🌱

    Meany of our old friends in activism took the healthy internal stresses that once challenged projects like #indymedia and fed them to a #fashernista vampire class, building careers by draining the grassroots for 20 years. This is not a good look, and these are likely the people you have to talk through when you talk to “power.”

    First step, clearly #stepaway from the #dotcons and return to the #openweb for our communication and news. #indymediaback and #OMN are solutions worth posting about, worth sharing, and worth doing. The #openweb lacks addiction algorithms. It will only thrive if you make it work. Gather like-minded people outside the #dotcons—it’s a solid first step.

    We must stop pouring energy into pointless #techshit if we want a chance of surviving #climatechaos and escaping the grip of the #deathcult. Basic #KISS statement: What are you doing today that isn’t pointless?

    On this, #indymediaback, #OMN, and the #4opens need more crew to make the rollout work. For decades, we’ve allowed the #dotcons to dominate our communication. Trump and Brexit aren’t the causes—they’re symptoms. We made this mess together, fuelled by unhealthy digital feedback loops.

    Let’s compost this mess and seed real change. 🌱

    https://hamishcampbell.com/a-call-to-action-clear-diagnosis/

    #4opens #climatechaos #deathcult #dotcons #encryptionists #fashernista #indymedia #indymediaback #KISS #mainstreaming #OMN #openweb #stepaway #techshit

  27. DRAFT

    In the #openweb hashtags serve as tools to encapsulate complex ideas and movements. On my blog, I use a hashtag story to highlight both the positive and negative aspects of our current socio-political and technological paths. Here’s a breakdown of what these hashtags mean:

    #deathcult: The pervasive influence of neoliberalism, which operates invisibly in our minds, dictating many aspects of society without us even realizing it. Example: “The corporate-driven decisions affecting climate policies are a clear manifestation of the #deathcult mindset.”

    #dotcons: This highlights how we have been deceived into enriching a greedy few through the use of digital platforms and technologies. It’s a product of the #deathcult. Example: “Major social media platforms are the epitome of #dotcons, prioritizing profit and control over people’s well-being.”

    #stupidindividualism: This represents the peak of current societal trends where extreme individualism overrides collective well-being to our detriment. Example: “The resistance to community-based solutions for climate change is rooted in #stupidindividualism.”

    #fashernistas: Flotsam influenced by fleeting trends and currents. In the #dotcons era, this refers to a large directionless majority. Example: “Influencers today are #fashernistas, swayed by whatever is trending rather than contributing meaningful change.”

    #4opens: A horizontal approach to technological development. Example: “Projects adhering to the #4opens principles build transparency and collaboration.”

    #openweb: Refers to the decentralized digital network that revolutionized communication 30 years ago but is now pushed under by people’s use of the #dotcons. Example: “We must reclaim the #openweb to preserve the internet’s native path of free and open communication.”

    #OMN: An #openweb project that has been in development for the last 20 years, based on the #4opens. Example: “The #OMN initiative is a beacon of hope for creating a more democratic digital space.”

    #stepaway: A safe method to break free from the addiction to #dotcons while maintaining connections with friends, one step at a time. Example: “By taking a #stepaway, we can gradually reduce our reliance on exploitative digital platforms.”

    These hashtags are critical perspectives on our digital and social realities. The negative hashtags (#deathcult, #dotcons, #stupidindividualism, and #fashernistas) point out the pitfalls and dangers we face, while the positive hashtags (#4opens, #openweb, #OMN, and #stepaway) offer pathways to more sustainable and community-oriented tech and social solutions. By understanding and using these stories, we can better navigate the mess, while advocate for meaningful change.

    https://hamishcampbell.com/understanding-the-hashtags-a-guide/

    #4opens #deathcult #dotcons #fashernistas #OMN #openweb #stepaway #stupidindividualism

  28. In activism of the #openweb hashtags serve as tools to share complex ideas and social movements. On my blog, I use a hashtag story to highlight both the positive and negative aspects of our current socio-political and technological paths. Here’s a breakdown of what some of these hashtags mean:

    #deathcult: The pervasive influence of neoliberalism, which operates invisibly in our minds, dictating many aspects of society without us even realizing it. Example: “The corporate-driven decisions affecting climate policies are a clear manifestation of the deathcult mindset.”

    #dotcons: This highlights how we have been deceived into enriching a greedy few through the use of digital platforms and technologies. It’s a product of the #deathcult. Example: “Major social media platforms are the epitome of dotcons, prioritizing profit and control over people’s well-being.”

    #stupidindividualism: This represents the peak of current societal trends where extreme individualism overrides collective well-being to our detriment. Example: “The resistance to community-based solutions for climate change is rooted in stupidindividualism.”

    #fashernistas: Flotsam influenced by fleeting trends and currents. In the #dotcons era, this refers to a large directionless majority. Example: “Influencers today are fashernistas, swayed by whatever is trending rather than contributing meaningful change.”

    #4opens: A horizontal approach to technological development. Example: “Projects adhering to the 4opens principles build transparency and collaboration.”

    #openweb: Refers to the decentralized digital network that revolutionized communication 30 years ago but is now pushed under by people’s use of the #dotcons. Example: “We must reclaim the openweb to preserve the internet’s native path of free and open communication.”

    #OMN: An #openweb project that has been in development for the last 20 years, based on the #4opens. Example: “The OMN initiative is a beacon of hope for creating a more democratic digital space.”

    #stepaway: A safe method to break free from the addiction to #dotcons while maintaining connections with friends, one step at a time. Example: “By taking a stepaway, we can gradually reduce our reliance on exploitative digital platforms.”

    These hashtags are critical perspectives and positive paths in our digital and social choices. The negative hashtags (#deathcult, #dotcons, #stupidindividualism, and #fashernistas) point out the pitfalls and dangers we face, while the positive hashtags (#4opens, #openweb, #OMN, and #stepaway) offer pathways to more sustainable and community-oriented tech and social solutions. By understanding and using these stories, we help to build better while advocate for meaningful change.

    https://hamishcampbell.com/understanding-the-hashtags-a-guide/

    #4opens #deathcult #dotcons #fashernistas #OMN #openweb #stepaway #stupidindividualism

  29. DRAFT

    In the #openweb hashtags serve as tools to encapsulate complex ideas and movements. On my blog, I use a hashtag story to highlight both the positive and negative aspects of our current socio-political and technological paths. Here’s a breakdown of what these hashtags mean:

    #deathcult: The pervasive influence of neoliberalism, which operates invisibly in our minds, dictating many aspects of society without us even realizing it. Example: “The corporate-driven decisions affecting climate policies are a clear manifestation of the #deathcult mindset.”

    #dotcons: This highlights how we have been deceived into enriching a greedy few through the use of digital platforms and technologies. It’s a product of the #deathcult. Example: “Major social media platforms are the epitome of #dotcons, prioritizing profit and control over people’s well-being.”

    #stupidindividualism: This represents the peak of current societal trends where extreme individualism overrides collective well-being to our detriment. Example: “The resistance to community-based solutions for climate change is rooted in #stupidindividualism.”

    #fashernistas: Flotsam influenced by fleeting trends and currents. In the #dotcons era, this refers to a large directionless majority. Example: “Influencers today are #fashernistas, swayed by whatever is trending rather than contributing meaningful change.”

    #4opens: A horizontal approach to technological development. Example: “Projects adhering to the #4opens principles build transparency and collaboration.”

    #openweb: Refers to the decentralized digital network that revolutionized communication 30 years ago but is now pushed under by people’s use of the #dotcons. Example: “We must reclaim the #openweb to preserve the internet’s native path of free and open communication.”

    #OMN: An #openweb project that has been in development for the last 20 years, based on the #4opens. Example: “The #OMN initiative is a beacon of hope for creating a more democratic digital space.”

    #stepaway: A safe method to break free from the addiction to #dotcons while maintaining connections with friends, one step at a time. Example: “By taking a #stepaway, we can gradually reduce our reliance on exploitative digital platforms.”

    These hashtags are critical perspectives on our digital and social realities. The negative hashtags (#deathcult, #dotcons, #stupidindividualism, and #fashernistas) point out the pitfalls and dangers we face, while the positive hashtags (#4opens, #openweb, #OMN, and #stepaway) offer pathways to more sustainable and community-oriented tech and social solutions. By understanding and using these stories, we can better navigate the mess, while advocate for meaningful change.

    https://hamishcampbell.com/understanding-the-hashtags-a-guide/

    #4opens #deathcult #dotcons #fashernistas #OMN #openweb #stepaway #stupidindividualism

  30. DRAFT

    In the #openweb hashtags serve as tools to encapsulate complex ideas and movements. On my blog, I use a hashtag story to highlight both the positive and negative aspects of our current socio-political and technological paths. Here’s a breakdown of what these hashtags mean:

    #deathcult: The pervasive influence of neoliberalism, which operates invisibly in our minds, dictating many aspects of society without us even realizing it. Example: “The corporate-driven decisions affecting climate policies are a clear manifestation of the #deathcult mindset.”

    #dotcons: This highlights how we have been deceived into enriching a greedy few through the use of digital platforms and technologies. It’s a product of the #deathcult. Example: “Major social media platforms are the epitome of #dotcons, prioritizing profit and control over people’s well-being.”

    #stupidindividualism: This represents the peak of current societal trends where extreme individualism overrides collective well-being to our detriment. Example: “The resistance to community-based solutions for climate change is rooted in #stupidindividualism.”

    #fashernistas: Flotsam influenced by fleeting trends and currents. In the #dotcons era, this refers to a large directionless majority. Example: “Influencers today are #fashernistas, swayed by whatever is trending rather than contributing meaningful change.”

    #4opens: A horizontal approach to technological development. Example: “Projects adhering to the #4opens principles build transparency and collaboration.”

    #openweb: Refers to the decentralized digital network that revolutionized communication 30 years ago but is now pushed under by people’s use of the #dotcons. Example: “We must reclaim the #openweb to preserve the internet’s native path of free and open communication.”

    #OMN: An #openweb project that has been in development for the last 20 years, based on the #4opens. Example: “The #OMN initiative is a beacon of hope for creating a more democratic digital space.”

    #stepaway: A safe method to break free from the addiction to #dotcons while maintaining connections with friends, one step at a time. Example: “By taking a #stepaway, we can gradually reduce our reliance on exploitative digital platforms.”

    These hashtags are critical perspectives on our digital and social realities. The negative hashtags (#deathcult, #dotcons, #stupidindividualism, and #fashernistas) point out the pitfalls and dangers we face, while the positive hashtags (#4opens, #openweb, #OMN, and #stepaway) offer pathways to more sustainable and community-oriented tech and social solutions. By understanding and using these stories, we can better navigate the mess, while advocate for meaningful change.

    https://hamishcampbell.com/understanding-the-hashtags-a-guide/

    #4opens #deathcult #dotcons #fashernistas #OMN #openweb #stepaway #stupidindividualism

  31. In activism of the #openweb hashtags serve as tools to share complex ideas and social movements. On my blog, I use a hashtag story to highlight both the positive and negative aspects of our current socio-political and technological paths. Here’s a breakdown of what some of these hashtags mean:

    #deathcult: The pervasive influence of neoliberalism, which operates invisibly in our minds, dictating many aspects of society without us even realizing it. Example: “The corporate-driven decisions affecting climate policies are a clear manifestation of the #deathcult mindset.”

    #dotcons: This highlights how we have been deceived into enriching a greedy few through the use of digital platforms and technologies. It’s a product of the #deathcult. Example: “Major social media platforms are the epitome of #dotcons, prioritizing profit and control over people’s well-being.”

    #stupidindividualism: This represents the peak of current societal trends where extreme individualism overrides collective well-being to our detriment. Example: “The resistance to community-based solutions for climate change is rooted in #stupidindividualism.”

    #fashernistas: Flotsam influenced by fleeting trends and currents. In the #dotcons era, this refers to a large directionless majority. Example: “Influencers today are #fashernistas, swayed by whatever is trending rather than contributing meaningful change.”

    #4opens: A horizontal approach to technological development. Example: “Projects adhering to the #4opens principles build transparency and collaboration.”

    #openweb: Refers to the decentralized digital network that revolutionized communication 30 years ago but is now pushed under by people’s use of the #dotcons. Example: “We must reclaim the #openweb to preserve the internet’s native path of free and open communication.”

    #OMN: An #openweb project that has been in development for the last 20 years, based on the #4opens. Example: “The #OMN initiative is a beacon of hope for creating a more democratic digital space.”

    #stepaway: A safe method to break free from the addiction to #dotcons while maintaining connections with friends, one step at a time. Example: “By taking a #stepaway, we can gradually reduce our reliance on exploitative digital platforms.”

    These hashtags are critical perspectives and positive paths in our digital and social choices. The negative hashtags (#deathcult, #dotcons, #stupidindividualism, and #fashernistas) point out the pitfalls and dangers we face, while the positive hashtags (#4opens, #openweb, #OMN, and #stepaway) offer pathways to more sustainable and community-oriented tech and social solutions. By understanding and using these stories, we help to build better while advocate for meaningful change.

    https://hamishcampbell.com/understanding-the-hashtags-a-guide/

    #4opens #deathcult #dotcons #fashernistas #OMN #openweb #stepaway #stupidindividualism

  32. A river that needs crossing political and tech – On the political side, there is arrogance and ignorance, on the geek side there is naivety and over complexity. All code is ideology solidified into action – most contemporary code is capitalism, this is hardly a surprise if you think about this for a moment. Yes you can try and act on any ideology on top of this code, but the outcome and assumptions are preprogramed… cant find any good links on this…

    As a useful path, we need to look at technology from the social prospective to have any hope of the needed change and challenge. With this view, on one hand, it’s interesting to look at how data and metadata serve as the social glue binding society together. And on the other, how our contemporary #deathcult worship—championing separation and anonymization through privacy and security efforts coded by the #geekproblem—undermines this needed social cohesion.

    If you are a part of this #geekproblem then it is worth taking a step back to consider how our current coding practices shaped by society and liberalism affect both society and ecology in this blind worship. This “common sense” dogmatic liberalise leads us toward corporate “socialism”, which is the path to fascism, where the laws and norms are tailored to benefit a select few at the top of the shit pile we live in. Consequently, this data and metadata privatization, pushes us down the path to a disturbing shift towards “National Socialism” that then becomes the #mainstreaming.

    The #KISS path to address this #geekproblem is to #stepaway from this cycle and code outside the confines of #mainstreaming liberalism without going down the fascism path.

    To achieve meaningful change, we must examine technology from a social perspective. On one hand, data and metadata act as the social glue binding society. On the other, our obsession with privacy and security—driven by the #geekproblem—undermines this cohesion.

    If you’re part of the #geekproblem, consider how our coding practices, influenced by liberalism, affect society and ecology. This “common sense” liberalism leads to corporate “socialism,” benefiting a select few and paving the way to fascism, with laws favouring the rich. Privatizing data and metadata pushes us towards a disturbing shift to “National Socialism” #mainstreaming.

    The #KISS approach to this issue is to step away from this cycle, coding outside mainstream liberalism without veering towards fascism.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9f1F5jUzaM

    https://hamishcampbell.com/addressing-the-geekproblem/

    #deathcult #geekproblem #KISS #mainstreaming #stepaway

  33. Addressing the #geekproblem

    A river that needs crossing political and tech – On the political side, there is arrogance and ignorance, on the geek side there is naivety and over complexity. All code is ideology solidified into action – most contemporary code is capitalism, this is hardly a surprise if you think about this for a moment. Yes you can try and act on any ideology on top of this code, but the outcome and assumptions are preprogramed… cant find any good links on this…

    As a useful path, we need to […]

    hamishcampbell.com/addressing-

  34. #StepAway from the #Chardonnay, #SpaceKaren...

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  35. @Naich

    #StepAway from the #Chardonnay, #SpaceKaren...

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  36. @Naich

    #StepAway from the #Chardonnay, #SpaceKaren...

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  37. @Naich

    #StepAway from the #Chardonnay, #SpaceKaren...

    🧙⚔️🤖🐺🤖⚔️🧙 | :fediverse:​🦹:loading:​🐻​​​:loading:​🦹:fediverse:

  38. @Naich

    #StepAway from the #Chardonnay, #SpaceKaren...

    🧙⚔️🤖🐺🤖⚔️🧙 | :fediverse:​🦹:loading:​🐻​​​:loading:​🦹:fediverse:

  39. Please #stepaway from the current mess and do not to drink from the #mainstreaming, instead go with the flowing #undercurrents to compost this mess.

  40. Please #stepaway from the current mess and do not to drink from the #mainstreaming, instead go with the flowing #undercurrents to compost this mess.

  41. Please #stepaway from the current mess and do not to drink from the #mainstreaming, instead go with the flowing #undercurrents to compost this mess.

  42. Please #stepaway from the current mess and do not to drink from the #mainstreaming, instead go with the flowing #undercurrents to compost this mess.

  43. Please #stepaway from the current mess and do not to drink from the #mainstreaming, instead go with the flowing #undercurrents to compost this mess.

  44. @adinfinitum were a #stepaway project so we keep one foot in each camp and hold hands of the people who are thinking of takeing the step to the #openweb its just crappy behaver to leave 98% of the developed world in the #dotcons :)