The Trueman Show

Wesley Feijth over Privacy, Big Tech en het Sociale Kredietsysteem | The Trueman Show #242

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Sep 11, 2025
Wesley Feijth, a privacy expert and founder of ProPrivacy.io, discusses the pressing need for digital privacy awareness in today's tech-driven world. He reveals how our smartphones serve as surveillance devices, raising concerns about the illusion of having 'nothing to hide.' The conversation touches on the implications of social credit systems, the misuse of personal data, and the dangers of increasing control by big tech. Wesley emphasizes the importance of taking proactive measures to safeguard personal freedoms amidst growing digital surveillance.
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ANECDOTE

Facebook Data Feeding Military Tools

  • Wesley describes Facebook photos and posts ending up in Palantir and Clearview databases without users' awareness.
  • He gives an extreme example where such data can feed automated drone targeting.
INSIGHT

Pre-Crime And The Technocratic Promise

  • Pre-crime systems predict wrongdoing by linking behavioral data and networks, echoing Minority Report logic.
  • Wesley warns this technocratic ideal sacrifices individual freedom for engineered safety.
ADVICE

Choose Open-Source And Privacy-Centric Software

  • Prefer open source and privacy-focused systems so independent developers can verify code and prevent hidden surveillance.
  • Wesley recommends migrating away from Big Tech OSes and using privacy-focused alternatives like Graphene OS.
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