Geopolitics & Empire Hakeem Anwar: Rising Above the Algorithm Ghetto
Jun 10, 2025
Hakeem Anwar, a dedicated technologist and co-founder of Above Phone and Take Back Our Tech, sheds light on the pressing issue of privacy in our increasingly surveilled world. He discusses the implications of centralized technologies and their impact on personal freedom, emphasizing the role of cryptocurrency in maintaining autonomy. Anwar stresses the importance of community resilience and privacy-focused communication. He advocates for responsible tech usage, highlighting the need to navigate the 'algorithm ghetto' while fostering real connections.
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Algorithm Ghetto is Here Now
- The algorithm ghetto is a social credit system linking IDs to finances and phone records, impacting citizens globally.
- Pakistan blocked national IDs retroactively to punish protest-related activities, a warning sign for future implementations elsewhere.
Use Privacy-Focused Crypto Daily
- Use cryptocurrency actively rather than just holding it, emphasizing privacy coins like Monero.
- Learn to use decentralized exchanges and payment methods to avoid surveillance and restrictions.
Privately Run AI; Think Critically
- Avoid third-party AI services that harvest your data; instead, run AI models locally.
- Be cautious not to rely solely on AI for knowledge to maintain critical thinking and fact-checking skills.