On The Higherside Chats we had a chat about how quickly we got pulled into the smartphone era and how quickly consent was given away. The big takeaway? The more we stay on their platforms, the more of our lives they consume. It’s a reminder that these surveillance systems rely on our engagement. If we just step off their playing field—switch to a different operating system, use privacy-respecting tools—we find out it’s not that hard to reclaim a bit of freedom. They’re not as smart as they want you to think.
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Works with any cell service (and even over WiFi with an internet phone)
Download the apps you love (private app stores)
Have complete control over your app permissions
