Before Tether, there were DigiCash, E-gold, Liberty Reserve and BitUSD. Stablecoins are part of a long fight over private money and who controls value. What should digital money protect first: stability, privacy, or freedom? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swgg... #Stablecoins

Undercover footage from Dunkirk raises hard questions: smugglers, unsafe kit, drugs, and camps re-forming after police action. Compassion matters, but criminal networks cannot be allowed to run the route. What should happen next? www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwnR... #SmallBoats #UKPolitics

Social media bans may sound safe, but they can push children into riskier spaces and make them less likely to ask adults for help. Safety needs trust, support, and action against harm, not mass ID checks. What works better? www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQdw... #Privacy #OnlineSafety

“More teachers” sounds good, but DfE data says FTE teachers in England fell by 1,900 in 2025/26. Policing guidance also needs public scrutiny. Trust needs raw data and equal treatment under the law. What do you think? www.youtube.com/watch?v=unRs... #UKPolitics #Accountability

AI is the easy villain. But higher prices, smaller products, layoffs, rent pressure and executive pay tell a deeper story: greed is breaking the economy first. AI can be abused, but who owns the tools? www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBsr... #AI #CorporateGreed #CostOfLiving

I’ve now got a Bitcoin node running on my Mini PC, with BTCPay live for donations. Self-hosted, pruned, and routed through Cloudflare Tunnel. No third-party payment processor needed. Would you self-host payments? btcpay.beitmenotyou.online/apps/eHsm1fu... #Bitcoin #BTCPayServer #SelfHosting

A BIP is not a consensus. BIP110 can be proposed, signalled for, or loudly defended, but Bitcoin only changes when the economic majority accepts new rules. That is why BIP148 is a poor comparison. Does Bitcoin governance still work? www.youtube.com/watch?v=0amy... #Bitcoin #BIP110

Passkeys beat passwords, but synced passkeys are only as safe as the account behind them. Hardening email and recovery matters more than the shiny login button. Synced passkeys or hardware keys, which would you trust? www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nnO... #Passkeys #Privacy

@11thdwarf.bsky.social I was looking at your project, and I'm curious. Currently, I am using Hermes on my self-hosted Mini PC, and I am just wondering if your agent is like Hermes, where I need an AI as the brain of the agent to work for example AI + Agent = Worker

Cisco is showing AI agents that can troubleshoot networks across switches, firewalls and VPNs. Useful? Definitely. But every automated fix still needs human approval, logs and clear limits. Would you trust AI with your network? www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY0s... #AI #Networking #Cisco

"Foreign interference" matters most when the outsider says the wrong thing. Digital ID is the bigger issue. Once Identity, speech and services join up, who controls the gate? Are we building public services, or permission systems? www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZN7... #DigitalID #Privacy

This week's Linux news is about control: EU search sovereignty, Brave Origin, Ubuntu AI voice input, KDE dropping X11, Proton Drive for Linux, and UK rules for Google AI Search. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ2P... #Linux #OpenSource

Strategy sold 32 BTC, but the bigger Signal is ETF outflows, Extreme Fear, and capital chasing AI/SpaceX IPOs. Bitcoin does not need a strategy. Strategy needs Bitcoin. www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPzk... #Bitcoin #Crypto

The Mandelson/Epstein row is now a transparency test: 1,500+ pages have been released, some documents have been withheld for the Met Police, and MPs are asking what exists, what is missing, and who knew what. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGh-... #UKPolitics #Accountability

This Commons session was less one story than a delivery test: growth, housing, farming costs, water failures, Thames Water, and Pride/EHRC guidance. The thread running through it all is accountability. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyOl... #UKPolitics #Parliament

The Henry Nowak case shows why public bodies need evidence-led policing, clear data and equal protection under law. Anti-racism cannot mean ignoring risk, victims or facts. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVT_... #UKPolitics #Policing

UK tax receipts are up, but so is borrowing. Personal resilience now means skill-stacking, budgeting, emergency cash, and not relying on a single employer or a single permission-based account. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTXF... #Money #UKPolitics

Bitcoin miners are pivoting to AI because grid-connected power is scarce. That does not kill Bitcoin, but it may centralise mining around firms with AI/HPC contracts. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmFT... #Bitcoin #AI #BTC

Bitcoin fear is real: BTC trades near $60k, the Fear & Greed Index is 12, and spot BTC ETFs saw about $4.37bn in outflows over a record 13-day streak. Strategy's 32 BTC sale was tiny, but symbolic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhc8... #Bitcoin #BTC

Self-hosting starts with boring foundations: backups, private admin access, readable logs, monitoring, and recovery notes. Public services can be public. Admin tools should stay private/VPN/Tailscale-only. Community: matrix.to#/#bimny:matr... #SelfHosting #HomeLab

Looking for thoughtful Matrix conversations about freedom tech, privacy, self-hosting, Web3 and the open web? BIMNY is for practical, calm discussion about digital independence. matrix.org#/bimny:matri... #Matrix #BIMNY #OpenSource #Privacy

Palantir's AI and data tools are moving through immigration enforcement, war systems and public services like the NHS FDP. The issue is not just tech; it is power, oversight, and who controls public data. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H7V... #Palantir #AI #Surveillance

data brokers tracking US troops is the line that sticks. nobody had to build a surveillance state when the open market already sells the location feed to anyone with a credit card. the leak and the product are the same thing here.

I’ve moved my public links into one simple place. Be It Me Not You, The Autonomy Lab, Docs, community links, NostrLab, Pixelfed, Signal, Matrix and social profiles now live here. What would you like to see added next? links.beitmenotyou.online #SelfHosting #Privacy #Decentralisation

Dashlane vault theft, US troops tracked through data brokers, Meta AI account takeovers, Android zero-day fixes and WordPress plugin flaws: this week’s Surveillance Report shows privacy failures becoming security failures. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEz8... #Privacy #Cybersecurity

Creepy ads usually come from the tracker economy, not magic. Searches, websites, apps and identifiers get stitched into profiles. DuckDuckGo’s answer is less collection, tracker blocking, optional private AI and Android app tracking protection. youtu.be/mCCZu66F5Nk #Privacy #DuckDuckGo

UK age checks are already changing the web. Under-16 restrictions may sound simple, but they risk pushing young people into less regulated spaces. Target harmful algorithms and platform design instead. youtu.be/f7MYAk7uzPQ #OnlineSafety #Privacy

BIMNY is a Matrix community for calm, practical chat about freedom tech, open source, self-hosting, decentralisation, Web3, AI, privacy and the open web. Join: matrix.org#/bimny:matri... #Matrix #BIMNY #FreedomTech #OpenSource #Privacy

Your phone likely is not listening for ads. It does not need to. Location, app permissions, ad IDs, browsing, searches and data brokers already make targeting feel uncanny. Start with permissions, ad ID, private DNS and 2FA. youtu.be/jCH0SCZcRXI?... #Privacy #MobilePrivacy

AI can help secure open source, but lazy AI bug reports are now overwhelming maintainers. IBM/Red Hat’s $5bn Project Lightwell shows the useful path: AI discovery plus human verification, fixes and upstream work. youtu.be/dbpefGzstWA?... #Linux #OpenSource #AI #CyberSecurity

AI should not control account recovery alone. Password resets, recovery emails and 2FA changes are security boundaries. Keep approval gates in place and turn on 2FA. youtu.be/wlMgNtBipe4?... #AI #CyberSecurity

Privacy is not just for businesses. Emails, photos, cloud files, passwords and AI chats can reveal your life. Use unique passwords, 2FA, backups, exports and tools with clear privacy rules. youtu.be/CIjO_aNvQd4?... #Privacy #DigitalAutonomy

UK growth may look good on paper, but this video argues the bond market, debt costs, stealth taxes and energy bills tell a harsher story for households. youtu.be/psSpaYGTaTY?... #UKPolitics #Economy #CostOfLiving

Satire, but true: 90s parents said never share personal details online. Now platforms and governments ask for ID, location and biometrics. They were right. youtube.com/shorts/ExE5u... #Privacy #OpenWeb

A UK under-16 social media ban may sound protective, but this video raises a serious concern: normalising ID and biometric checks across the internet could put adults’ and children’s privacy at risk. Better tools: parental controls, education, and honest conversations. youtu.be/bYpXg2wJ7XQ?...

Your medical records should never feel like a bargaining chip. NHS data sharing needs scrutiny, plain English contracts, and opt outs people can understand. Would you be comfortable with private tech firms near NHS data? youtu.be/u5LtyGmfSZA #NHS #Privacy #Palantir #HealthData

EU Parliament is switching from Google to Qwant as its default search engine. Not a ban, but a signal: public institutions are questioning Big Tech defaults. Should public services do this? cybernews.com/tech/europea... #Privacy #Qwant

Rather own your tools than rent your digital life from big platforms? BIMNY is a Matrix community for calm, practical talk on self-hosting, decentralisation, privacy, freedom tech, open source & the open web. Join us: matrix.org#/bimny:matri... #Matrix #FreedomTech #Privacy

BIMNY is a Matrix community for freedom tech, open source, self-hosting, Web3, privacy, AI and the open web. Join here: matrix.org#/bimny:matri... #Matrix #BIMNY #FreedomTech #OpenSource #Privacy

PlayStation age checks are coming to UK and Ireland users. Voice chat, parties, Discord voice, broadcasts, and some game tools may need verification. Is this child safety, or ID checks for everyday speech? www.tiktok.com/@thomasrpear... #Privacy #Gaming

The Autonomy Lab docs are now live. A growing knowledge base for privacy, self-hosting, Linux, decentralisation, Nostr, ActivityPub, and digital sovereignty. What should I add first? docs.beitmenotyou.online#/ #TheAutonomyLab #SelfHosting #Privacy #Linux #Decentralisation

Google is not just a search engine. It reaches into maps, email, YouTube, Android, Chrome, docs, ads, and sites using Google services. Check My Activity, Web & App Activity, Location History, YouTube History, and ad settings. How much should Google remember? youtu.be/WJ8clVdaRKA #Privacy #Google

Discord’s age checks should worry anyone who values privacy. Face scans and ID should not become the price of normal access to communities. Matrix offers a more open, decentralised path. What would it take for you to leave Discord? www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zzv... #Privacy #Matrix

Docker makes self-hosting far less painful. Apps run in isolated containers, so one Pi, mini PC, or VPS can host multiple services without dependency chaos. Still vet the images you use. What was your first Docker app? www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5fK... #Docker #SelfHosting #Linux

An Oxford grooming survivor says institutions failed victims and still avoid hard truths. When London leaders are asked about this, the answer should be evidence, not word games. How long before accountability comes first? www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iez... #Safeguarding #UKPolitics

The UK is moving closer to possible under-16 social media restrictions. Child safety matters, but age checks could push adults to prove their age to use the web. Do we want safer platforms, or more surveillance? www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX3M... #Privacy #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety

Ads are no longer just online. They are in devices we own, petrol pumps, public spaces, AI companion apps, and possibly even the night sky. Human attention is being strip-mined. When do we start defending privacy and public space? www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2YF... #Privacy #AdTech

The Broadview Six case collapsed after serious grand jury misconduct came to light. Charges were dismissed with prejudice. Whatever you think of the protest, due process matters. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx4N... #BroadviewSix #DueProcess #CivilLiberties

Big Linux week: age check exemptions for open source, KDE's Ocean theme, Flatpak Next systemd debate, Flathub rejecting AI-assisted submissions, Linux Mint polish, and AMD walking back Vivado Linux limits. What matters most here? www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOZC... #Linux #FOSS

I’ve launched The Autonomy Lab on Patreon to support my work on privacy, Linux, self-hosting, Web3, decentralisation, self-sovereignty, and digital freedom. Want to help build a more open internet? patreon.com/TheAutonomyLab #Privacy #Linux #SelfHosting #Web3