Topic: Take Back Our Tech

Greg Carlwood introduces Hakeem Anwar, founder of Take Back Our Tech and the Above Phone company. Anwar transitioned from a career in big tech to developing privacy-focused hardware and software solutions. The discussion frames the smartphone as a tool for technocratic surveillance and social crediting, positioning Anwar's work as a necessary reset for digital life.

The conversation shifts to digital security, focusing on Ramiro Romani’s "Above Phone" and the website TakeBackOurTech.org. The Above Phone is a de-Googled Pixel that uses privacy-respecting alternatives for maps, email, and messaging, such as Organic Maps and Jitsi. Derek Brose explains that while there is a learning curve, these tools prevent data from being sent to major tech corporations and can function offline during power outages.