Topic: Net Neutrality

David Price analyzes the state's inherent interest in monitoring populations, drawing parallels between high-tech modern surveillance and the census practices of Ancient Egypt. He notes that while centralized systems in Russia and China are more overt, the U.S. is moving in a similar direction through capitalist structures and legal challenges to net neutrality. The "digital game" is described as a system where nothing is ever deleted, allowing intelligence agencies to collect vast amounts of data for future use.

The FCC's decision to overturn net neutrality regulations under Chairman Ajit Pai stems from the lack of modern internet legislation. Current enforcement relies on the Telecommunications Act of 1996, a law written before the modern content-driven internet existed. There is a call for the younger generation to elect representatives who understand digital infrastructure to write new, permanent laws rather than relying on fluctuating agency regulations.

Following the interview, the host reflects on the importance of data privacy and the "red herring" of the net neutrality debate. He notes that major corporations already manipulate web traffic and that devices like Roomba are mapping homes for data collection. The segment emphasizes that the internet was designed as a militarized surveillance network, making traditional concepts of "online rights" problematic.

Greg Carlwood expresses skepticism regarding the net neutrality movement, characterizing it as a "buzzword" used to protect a system that is already broken by Deep State surveillance. He mentions Amazon's new VR division, Amazon Sumerian, as an example of the encroaching tech landscape. He argues that the internet is already "killing us" and that public protests like calling congressmen are largely ineffective against the established data collection infrastructure.

The conversation touches on the use of VPNs to bypass government censorship in China and the potential for similar "clogging" of independent media in the U.S. through the end of net neutrality. Vanessa Johnston shares a story about being contacted by people claiming to be Rothschilds after she discussed the family on a podcast.

Concerns over net neutrality suggest that ISPs may soon throttle or block content based on financial interests, creating a "corralled" internet. Using VPNs and Tor allows users to bypass these restrictions by routing traffic through servers in other countries. Jaeger predicts that commercial attempts to limit the internet will ultimately force more users into the deep web to maintain their digital freedom.