Topic: Data Surveillance

Data Surveillance comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from November 2016 to November 2025.

November 2016 November 2025

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Hakeem Anwar | Digital Freedom, The Above Phone, & Taking Back Our Tech
• 37:54 - 42:14

Hakeem Anwar | Digital Freedom, The Above Phone, & Taking Back Our Tech

Aurora Store, App Tracker Transparency and PDF Readers

Hakeem Anwar demonstrates the Aurora Store, an anonymous interface for the Google Play Store that displays "nutrition facts" for app privacy. He reveals that common applications like Adobe PDF Reader contain numerous hidden trackers from companies like Facebook and Google. The discussion emphasizes using open-source alternatives for YouTube, Reddit, and Maps to eliminate invasive data harvesting.

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Gabriel Custodiet | Privacy, Personal Security, & Freedom In The Digital Dystopian Age
• 1:38 - 3:26

Gabriel Custodiet | Privacy, Personal Security, & Freedom In The Digital Dystopian Age

Digital Domination and the Erosion of Personal Privacy

The transition into the digital age is described as a benefit for the controller class and Silicon Valley sorcerers rather than the average person. Concerns are raised regarding centralized corporate consortiums having control over property, bank accounts, and smart locks. High-profile data breaches like the Equifax debacle and cell phone surveillance are cited as reasons to reclaim a digital footprint.

Dr. Jennifer Daniels | The Lethal Dose, The Standard Of Care, & The Turpentine Truth
• 36:44 - 39:17

Dr. Jennifer Daniels | The Lethal Dose, The Standard Of Care, & The Turpentine Truth

Medical Record Surveillance and Annual Mortality Statistics

Dr. Daniels reports that over one million people die annually in the United States from following standard Western medical advice. She warns that electronic medical records serve as a massive surveillance mechanism, tracking personal details like gun ownership and religious affiliation more effectively than social media.

Gordon White | The Cyberpunk Endgame, The Dream Of Control, & Your Desire
• 23:14 - 25:16

Gordon White | The Cyberpunk Endgame, The Dream Of Control, & Your Desire

Digital Strategy and the Surveillance Grid

Drawing on his professional background in digital strategy for major European media companies, Gordon White discusses the long-term plan for data tracking and surveillance. He claims that organizations like Google have historically used "deep state" funding to consolidate control over information. White advises listeners to remove toxic platforms like Facebook while maintaining a nuanced, rather than binary, relationship with technology.

Jen Briney | Legislation 2017: Corporatization, Backdoor Deals, Data, & DNA
• 28:35 - 30:14

Jen Briney | Legislation 2017: Corporatization, Backdoor Deals, Data, & DNA

Internet Surveillance and the Post-2016 Power Shift

Following the 2016 election, there has been a noticeable shift in how Congress views the internet, moving from a hands-off approach to viewing it as a threat to established power. The spread of the Podesta emails and other leaked information demonstrated the internet's ability to bypass traditional media gatekeepers. This has led to increased legislative interest in surveillance and data control to regain influence over the public narrative.

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal
• 8:29 - 11:54

Dr. Joseph P. Farrell | Common Core & The Cabal

Standardized Tests as Loyalty Checks and Surveillance Tools

Farrell posits that standardized tests function as loyalty tests to ensure students accept and regurgitate official government narratives. He uses the example of the John F. Kennedy assassination, noting that tests only allow for the Lee Harvey Oswald narrative while punishing those who understand the complexities of conspiracy theories. This system is described as a massive expansion of the surveillance state that benefits private testing corporations.

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