Ah, yeah, I see your point. I totally agree, if you don't become a software expert and read every line of code (an impossible task), then you'll always be trusting someone at some level.
You're completely right. The thing I might point out though, is that with Apple you have one org which has total control over the entire ecosystem (hardware, firmware, OS, apps, app store, etc) and no hope of any audit. There is an immense opportunity for corruption and malicious design.
UnGoogled Android (i.e. Graphene) on the other hand has many many many contributors that touch only small pieces of the ecosystem. If any of them are CIA agents (or even several of them), it would still be a monumental effort for them to orchestrate any sort of systemic malicious design across the entire ecosystem. AND they'd have to pull it off without the honest software devs noticing. Maybe certain components or libraries could be compromised, but that is much better than the monolithic power that Apple has over its ecosystem.
At least with UnGoogled Android, you have the option to choose how much you want verify yourself and how much you want to trust other people to verify. Apple you have no choice. I'm not naive enough to think I can attain perfect security or privacy. I just want to minimize the amount of trust I have to give to any one person, and not make it overtly easy to control my digital life.
Boom. My new book, Broken Money, is now available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG83QBJ6
I will formally announce it later today, so I guess this is the initial Nostr exclusive. It’s not even searchable on Amazon yet since it is still being incorporated into their wider database. But if you have that link, it is ready for purchase.
The ebook, audiobook, and other print distribution partners will be rolled out over time.
Thank you everyone for your support! This has been a wonderful project to work on, and it will hopefully educate more people about the current problems in the global monetary system and the solutions that Bitcoin has to offer people around the world.
I'm holding out for the audio version of the e-print
Its all about enabling a 'stable' coin pegged to USD. I'm all about depegging my money from USD.
True. I'd say 'just leave', but I know that's not something people can easily do.
Become ungovernable. Anyone can do it, its not just for techie nerds. You just have to want it and use the tools:
#bitcoin, #monero, #GrapheneOS, #simplex, #nostr, #Linux, #guns, etc...
Each of these tools are super easy to get set up with. Its the #freedom tool kit for all people. What are you afraid of?. Really.... tell me. I'm haply to point disuade any fears and point you to an easy & helpful guide.
#plebchain
Your mistake is thinking Apple keeps your data secure. Pegasus and other malwares have been able to bypass iPhone security measures for years, and there's still no fix. iOS and OSX are entirely closed source. Nobody can confirm if its actually secure. Nobody can confirm what Apple actually does with your data. You just have to trust Apple and the US govt. _And there are countless examples of them breaking your trust_
Obviously my comment only applies to people who care about their privacy, security, and people who know better than to trust big tech or the govt to just give it to them. If that's not you, if you just trust Apple and the US to treat you appropriately, then I don't have time to convince you otherwise.
You don't need to be a techie to become ungovernable. But you have to want it.
#guns, #bitcoin, and #nostr mix so well
Does it pair well with cheesy pasta?
Minimum on-chain transaction size is 6102 sats, IIRC
I like to draw the connection between sats and satan
Multicolumn would be cool. Like mastodon
In lieu of DMs, please hit me up on #simplex
Lets all take a moment of silence to remember big-ben. He wasn't much with words, but he sure was reliable... until he wasn't.
The guy next to him is *chef's kiss* 😂👌
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1687108712039940098/pu/vid/1280x720/8wkH-8V5yuL3r1xn.mp4?tag=12
Lmfao
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