When the Eye Never Blinks: Surviving the Rise of the Surveillance State What happens when every step you take is tracked? When every purchase requires permission? When your thoughts aren’t illegal—but expressing them is?
Why end-to-end encryption matters — and how to use it in your daily life What is “end-to-end encryption” (E2EE)? In simple terms, end-to-end encryption ensures that only the sender and the intended recipient can read a message, see a file, or access data. The service providers, network operators, or eavesdroppers can’t decrypt it. Many common services use encryption in transit (so that your
The Last Safe Cities: Mapping Where You’d Actually Want to Be When Things Go Sideways When we talk about survival, people often imagine bug-out bags, bunkers, and stockpiles of beans. But what if survival isn’t just about what you carry, but where you are when the world frays at the edges? Geography, climate, politics, and population density all play a massive role in whether
The Psychology of Long-Term Survival: How to Stay Sane When Everything Breaks When we imagine survival, we often picture fire-making, water purification, or building shelter out of branches. But the hardest part of long-term survival isn’t gear, it’s the mind. A prolonged crisis doesn’t just test your endurance; it chips away at your sanity. The real battle is internal:
What We Can Learn About Survival from the Show Alone Most survival shows are more entertainment than education. You’ll see staged rescues, producers lurking just out of frame, and contestants who never truly face the full weight of isolation. But Alone is different. If you’ve watched it, you know: no camera crews, no safety nets (except an emergency