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🚨FREE GUIDE: Digital ID Is the New Gatekeeper
Digital ID is quickly becoming the gateway to everyday life — not just a “new convenience.” Those who object to the program must object to the many stages that get us there, namely electronic IDs and biometric collection.
If access to goods and services gets put behind a wall, opting out may come with real tradeoffs. That’s why this guide focuses on what’s coming and what you can do now.
We cover timelines, mechanisms of control, and how different regions are rolling this out.
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💻 Why We Chose Arch Linux for Above OS
In my recent chat with Jerm Warfare, I got to share why we built Above OS on Arch Linux. What’s great about Arch is the Arch User Repository (AUR). It’s a community-driven hub where anyone can share software, so you can find and run almost anything you need. And because Arch is a rolling release, you’re always up to date with the latest improvements. It’s a bit different from other Linux distributions, but it means you have more control and flexibility.
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⚡️Big Tech Acts in Lockstep
In this interview with Chris Martenson from Peak Prosperity, I shared my concerns about how closely big tech and government institutions are starting to move together. Whether it’s censorship, data sharing, or infrastructure, we’re seeing fewer independent actors and more alignment around the same goals.
When technology and power consolidate like this, it leaves very little room for individual choice or accountability. That’s something I think we need to be paying a lot more attention to.
🤔 Do you think this alignment is accidental—or intentional?
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📱 The Subtle Ways Your Device Influences Your Emotions
In my chat with Jerm Warfare, we got into a crucial point: a lot of folks wonder if anyone’s actually watching them personally. It’s the idea that there are so many people on this planet, why would anyone care to be listening to me? But it’s not about that.
It’s about AI analyzing your patterns and slotting you into massive data sets to predict how people react. When you see certain news or trends on your phone, it’s not just about monitoring your emotions—it’s also about shaping them. If they know how an area will react to certain things, it leaves us open to being manipulated to react a certain way by what we are seeing on our feed. That’s the bigger danger.
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What Is AI Really?
In this snippet from our latest webinar, I break down the basics: AI isn't all just futuristic sci-fi. It can be as simple as a machine learning to wash your clothes or as complex as a system that learns from huge amounts of data.
If you’re curious about how to use AI locally and ethically, without losing your own judgment, check out our webinar : Empowerment with Ethical, Local, and Private AI.
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⚡️Reclaiming Health and Independence
In this conversation with Mike Adams, we dive into how government policies and corporate interests have created a cycle of dependency on processed foods. From regulations that limit home gardening to the corporate welfare benefiting large supermarkets and pharmaceutical companies, the system has kept many trapped in unhealthy cycles.
But there’s hope! With tools like the Above Book and Brighteon AI, knowledge on growing your own food and making your own medicine is now freely accessible to everyone, while also maintaining your privacy. It’s about empowering self-reliance and reclaiming our health and freedom.
Join us in building a more self-sufficient future!
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We Are Going LIVE For Part 2 of Day 3 of The People's Reset 2026!
2-2:45 - John Bush - Forged in the Fire: Turning Adversity into Divine Purpose
2:50- 3:40 - Sterlin Lujan - Building an Earth Mind to End Authority and Achieve Holistic Betterment
3:45-4:45 - Derrick Broze - A Parallel, Non-AA Path to Recovery and Healing Trauma
Tune in to the stream at ThePeoplesReset.org at 2 pm US Central!
🚨FREE GUIDE: The Digital ID Rollout Is Moving Fast
Digital identity systems are rapidly becoming the de facto gateway to citizenship, commerce, and movement — creating a single point of control that can be used to digitally erase or marginalize anyone who opposes it.
In our research of Digital ID pilot programs around the world, we find national ID apps available to all in the next two years, a full-scale rollout within the next five years, and within a decade legacy IDs will be made largely obsolete.
Our report breaks down what’s happening globally and lays out solutions for anyone who wants a say in their digital identity.
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⚡️Machine Learning and Deep Learning: Understanding the Layers
In this segment from one of our recent webinars, we dive into what machine learning and deep learning actually mean. It’s all about how AI models learn from labeled data—like those old CAPTCHA images—and how they build up layers of understanding to recognize patterns, whether it's a cat or something else. The key takeaway: the quality of the data shapes how good the AI is.
Curious about using AI ethically and locally? Check out our webinar: Empowerment with Ethical, Local, and Private AI.
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Our Mexican friends are dealing with a captive portal asking them to register their cell service with a national ID (CURP) — what's next?
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💻Meet the AboveBook: Privacy-First, User-Friendly, and Ready for Anything
Imagine a laptop that’s beautifully functional, easy to use, and has zero ties to Big Tech. That’s the AboveBook. Powered by AboveOS, it gives you a clean, customizable desktop, a privacy-hardened browser, and simple one-click app installs—no terminal required. You get full-disk encryption, built-in privacy tools, and the flexibility to open common file types when you need to… without relying on Microsoft services behind the scenes.
If you’re ready to see how AboveBook can transform your digital life, check out our Rise Above: Device and Ecosystem Overview webinar for a closer look.
Discover just how easy it is to make the switch to privacy-first computing.
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📑Finding a Private Knowledgebase That Works
I have been testing private PKM tools for years, trying to find something powerful without the usual privacy tradeoffs. My latest find is Anytype, and it has been working well for me so far.
What stands out is how it is built to work offline. You can use it without constant syncing, and you can even sync devices inside your local network without connecting to the outside world. It also asks for zero personal data. No email, no phone number, just an encryption key you get as a seed phrase.
The main drawback is storage for files. The base tier gives 100 MB for uploads, so images and attachments add up fast unless you pay. Also worth noting, Anytype is funded by VC firms, so keep your eyes open.
What are you using for your PKM?
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⚡️Local AI vs. Cloud AI: What’s the Difference?
With local AI, you download the model once, run it privately on your own device, and you’re not constantly feeding data centers or using up tons of resources. It’s more stable, more private, and definitely lighter on the environment compared to cloud AI, which constantly updates and monitors your usage. Have you ever used a local AI?
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⚡️AI Output Mirrors Your Effort
In this clip from our recent webinar on ethical AI, I explain how the quality of your AI experience really depends on how you use it. If you just copy-paste answers without thinking, you’re not really getting much out of it. But if you put in thoughtful effort and use AI as a tool rather than a crutch, you can actually get much richer and more meaningful results.
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⚡️Your Tech Choices Matter More Than You Think
In this clip from a recent webinar, I talk about how the devices and tools we choose every day genuinely make a difference. It's not just about privacy—it's also about the environmental impact. The more we rely on centralized, cloud-based AI embedded in our tech, the more we drive up resource usage. Many people don't even realize they have a choice, and that’s why it’s so important to spread the word.
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💦Water Usage in AI Data Centers
Let’s talk about water usage in these massive AI data centers. In a recent webinar, I get into how these hyperscalers consume enormous amounts of water—not just for cooling the servers directly, but also through the power plants that keep them running. We’re talking billions of liters of potable water each year—enough to match places like Sydney Harbour—often in regions that are already water-stressed.
If you’re interested in how we can tackle AI’s impact more sustainably, definitely check out the "Empowerment with Ethical, Local, and Private AI" webinar.
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⚡️Hyperscalers in the U.S.
In this webinar, I walk through how these enormous data centers— run by big tech companies—are popping up across the country. These are frontier-scale facilities that could literally power entire towns with their projected capacities. With how quickly they’re being built, it can be overwhelming, especially since it doesn’t seem like they care about what the people in the area’s want.
If you want to see the full picture and understand what these hyperscalers mean for AI deployment, check out the "Empowerment with Ethical, Local, and Private AI" webinar.
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⚡️FREE On-Demand Webinar: You’re Not Overthinking It
If you’ve ever felt like your phone has too much access to your life… you’re not crazy. That’s how the ecosystem is designed.
In the Rise Above Masterclass, we lay out how tracking becomes the default, why backdoors matter, and how “security” messaging often masks a data business model.
The good news: you can choose a better relationship with your tech — one built on ownership and control.
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People's Reset Family,
Thank you once again for coming to Morelia and being a part of the 8th Activation!
We couldn't do this without your support, your time, your energy, and your contributions.
We look forward to reconnecting with all of you throughout 2026.
If you missed The Activation, you can watch every single day on our TheGreaterReset:4/tpr-mexico-2026:9?r=H29CBwENrauboYebMHMMd8BEaRZcQSHP&lid=90567573c9aef0dd79913efcc5781c2a9897fc1e">TPR 2026 playlist here.
Stay tuned for details on The People's Reset: Florida in November 2026.
For now, you can buy your tickets to The People's Reset: Mexico 2027 for only $108 USD! The Morelia Activation will be in late Feb/early March 2027.
Prices go up on Wednesday to $144 for two weeks and then will not be on sale until October.
Don't wait, get yours now and join us for the next Activation!
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🌍 Why Local AI Matters More Than You Think
I had a great conversation with Jerm Warfare on UK Column, and we talked about the nuances of AI. AI can be a very powerful tool but there are costs that come with it. I read a recent study on how every cloud-based AI query can actually consume about a bottle of water’s worth of resources. That’s important to talk about.
That’s why we’re big on local AI — running it on your own device means no hidden water use, just your machine and a fan. It’s a small difference that makes a big impact.
👉 Check out the full interview here
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⚡️Commitment to Privacy and Freedom
At Above Phone, our mission is clear: prioritize privacy and digital freedom. Our focus is on creating reliable, independent tools, free from external influence. We’re self-funded and dedicated to ensuring that privacy isn't compromised by outside stakeholders.
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⚡️Complex Systems Break Unpredictably
I recently was able to sit down with Chris Martenson over at Peak Prosperity. He mentioned how many of the systems we rely on—financial, legal, technological—are actually faith-based systems. They work because we believe they work. But complex systems can absorb stress only up to a point before they shift suddenly into something new.
That’s why I keep coming back to resilience: building skills, growing food, strengthening community, and understanding what’s actually happening around us. We may not have billion-dollar budgets, but we do have each other—and that matters more than most people realize.
🤔 What does resilience look like to you right now?
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Friends,
The People's Reset Activation Starts This Wednesday at 10 am US Central. The Activation will be streaming for FREE from 10-12:30 pm and then resuming at 2 pm through 5 pm all the way through Sunday February 1st.
For 5 days, 400 people from more than a dozen countries will be gathering in Morelia, Mexico for a 100% solutions-focused activation exploring 5 holistic themes, including:
Liberate Your Mind, Body & Soul
Permaculture & Food Independence
Agorism & Parallel Networks
Empowering Technology
Building Free & Conscious Communities
If you are sick of hearing about the problems of the world, and seeing constant division, and looking for ACTUAL practical, applicable solutions you can implement in your lives and your communities - don't miss this!
We've brought together a powerful lineup of speakers from Mexico, US, Canada, and Europe to share their ideas on how we can build a better world for the coming generations and opt out of the Technocratic State.
Seriously, if you're feeling blackpilled, or hopeless, this is the event YOU NEED!
I've been hosting and producing the Activation since 2020 and every year we hear from people how the event has changed their lives and I see them actually making real change.
This isn't left and right garbage. This isn't fake political "solutions" or hero worship.
This is a movement focused on protecting bodily autonomy and self-ownership and encouraging Activation and Action over simply being "awake".
If you're ready to take charge of your life, then tune in to The People's Reset 2026 starting on Wednesday morning.
Check our website to learn more and see all the speakers.
Thanks for your support!
I'm settling into my next educational project about AI Data Centers and the impacts we'll see — this work is going to be mostly U.S focused since most of the DCs are being built here.
What would you like to know about your local data centers? Would a massive ecological impact of a data center influence your decision to live in that location?
Is there any use in making people aware of the ecological dangers? Is there any real way to withdraw our consent?
If you haven't already - check out my latest webinar on AI, its nuances, and local AI - or share it with a friend
Send me your thoughts at @takebackourtech_chat
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🤖Humanoid Robots Are Here
Imagine a worker who never tires, never complains about heat or cold, and can keep going day after day with the same output. That’s the promise behind Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, a fully bipedal robot that could soon be sharing a factory floor with humans.
Atlas stands 6.2 ft tall with 56 independently controlled joints, can reach almost 8 feet, routinely lift 66 lb, and handle up to 110 lb. It operates from 4°F to 104°F and can swap its own battery every 3 to 4 hours to keep working with minimal downtime.
Will robots like this replace human workers? What would our world look like if humanoid robots took over monotonous jobs? Would it stay at those types of jobs are bleed into everything?
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📲 It’s not robot, but it’s like nothing you’ve ever experience. Plus, it’s better than big tech.
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