When Geoffrey Hinton speaks, the tech world pays attention. Known as one of the “godfathers of AI,” Hinton helped create the deep learning foundations that power today’s generative models. Now, he is sounding the loudest alarm of his career. During a public conversation with Senator Bernie Sanders at Georgetown University, Hinton painted a picture of the future that was far darker than the optimistic narratives pushed by Silicon Valley. The message was blunt. AI will not behave like past technological revolutions, and the social systems we rely on are not ready for what is coming. ## The End of Work as We Know It ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

If you’ve ever felt like the economy is rigged against you or that your money buys less every year regardless of how hard you work, you aren't imagining things. In a recent, hard-hitting discussion, Tom Bilyeu sat down with philosopher and Bitcoin maximalist **Robert Breedlove** to dissect the machinery of modern money. Their conversation goes far beyond typical financial advice. It’s a philosophical deep dive into the nature of "gangs," the morality of private property, and why Bitcoin might be the only true exit ramp from a broken system. Here are the top takeaways from this eye-opening episode. SPONSORED __Buy & Sell Bitcoin, Dollar Cost Average management abd pay your bills with Bitcoin on the the best Bitcoin only Exchange. __ Learn more ### 1. Central Banks as the "World's Biggest Gangs" Breedlove opens with a provocative thesis: **The world is run by gangs, and nation-states are just the biggest ones.** He argues that central banks (like the Federal Reserve) are arguably the most problematic institutions in existence. Why? because they operate what he calls a "counterfeiting cartel." * **The Mechanism:** Central banks control the money supply and interest rates (the price of time). Unlike a free market where prices are discovered, these rates are centrally planned. * **The Result:** When a central bank prints money, they are effectively "stealing" purchasing power from everyone holding that currency. Breedlove quotes a New Zealand central banker who once candidly admitted, _"Central banking is a great business; we print money and people believe it."_ ### 2. Inflation is Not "Growth"—It’s Theft One of the most critical points made [16:54] is that **inflation is a hidden tax**. Breedlove explains that when the money supply expands, the value of the currency drops. This creates a "Cantillon Effect" where: * **Asset Holders Win:** The rich, who own assets (stocks, real estate), see their net worth inflated. * **Wage Earners Lose:** Workers and savers see their purchasing power evaporate. This dynamic creates a permanent caste system where the rich get richer _because_ of the system, not just their innovation, while the poor are systematically robbed of their labor. As Breedlove puts it, if the government is deficit spending, **they are stealing from you**. ### 3. Socialism vs. Capitalism: A Spectrum of Property Rights The conversation takes a fascinating turn into political philosophy [35:03]. Breedlove defines the political spectrum not by "left vs. right," but by **respect for private property** : * **Capitalism:** The universal respect for private property and consensual trade. * **Socialism:** The institutionalized aggression against private property. He argues that socialism fails because it tries to replace market incentives with coercion. You cannot force people to work for free, and once you violate the principle of consent (stealing property or labor), society begins to degenerate, often leading to violence and "murderous" outcomes as history has shown with regimes like Stalin’s. ### 4. Bitcoin: The "Perfect" Private Property So, what is the solution? For Breedlove, it is **Bitcoin**. He describes Bitcoin as the "child of the internet and gold" [48:22]. * **Gold’s Flaw:** Gold is great at storing value over time (scarcity) but terrible at moving across space (it’s heavy and physical). This physical limitation is what led to paper money and eventually central banks. * **Bitcoin’s Solution:** Bitcoin fixes this by being **absolute scarcity** (only 21 million coins will ever exist) that can move at the speed of light. Breedlove argues Bitcoin is the first true form of private property that cannot be seized, debased, or printed away. By moving to a money that government cannot print, you effectively "defund the war machine" because governments would have to rely on direct taxation—which citizens resist—rather than the invisible tax of inflation. ### 5. The Future: Optimism Despite the Chaos Despite the heavy topics, the conversation ends on an optimistic note. Breedlove believes that humans are adaptive. Just as the printing press disrupted the medieval church, Bitcoin is disrupting the nation-state model. He foresees a future where: * Incentives for violence decrease because wealth (Bitcoin) becomes harder to steal. * We may move toward smaller, experimental jurisdictions (like free city-states) rather than massive, coercive nation-states. * Technology and AI could usher in an era of super-abundance, forcing us to find new meaning beyond just "survival." ### Final Thoughts This conversation is a wake-up call to understand the "game" of money. As Tom Bilyeu summarizes, if you don't understand that deficit spending and inflation are forms of theft, you will keep voting for the very policies that impoverish you. SPONSOR Your Bitcoin, your rules. Buy it, sell it, hold it, spend it, and get it delivered straight to your wallet in minutes. Pay bills with Bitcoin and never rely on a custodial middleman again. Step into self-custody with Bitcoin Well. 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Most people still think of Bitcoin as an investment or a curiosity in the financial markets. They have no idea that a complete parallel economy has already formed around it. This is not theoretical. It is not waiting for permission. It is already here and growing. Below is what exists today, operating beside the legacy banking system and expanding as trust in fiat erodes. ## A global monetary network Bitcoin already functions as a borderless payment network. Value moves in minutes on-chain and in seconds over Lightning. There are no banks, no business hours, no capital controls. Anyone with a phone or computer can send money to anyone else on Earth. The monetary layer is alive, liquid, and independent. SPONSOR Your Bitcoin, your rules. Buy it, sell it, hold it, spend it, and get it delivered straight to your wallet in minutes. Pay bills with Bitcoin and never rely on a custodial middleman again. Step into self-custody with Bitcoin Well. Learn more ## A distributed financial stack The Bitcoin economy includes tools that replace the traditional banking model with user-controlled systems. These include: * Self custody wallets * Multisig safes and coordinated vaults * Inheritance protocols * Air-gapped signing devices * Deterministic backups and offline storage Instead of trusting institutions, people trust math and verifiable cryptography. ## A decentralized identity layer Identity is emerging as one of Bitcoin’s most important parallel systems. Nostr keys allow people to own their online identity. LNURL auth enables passwordless login using a Lightning wallet. Fedi community servers give groups their own shared custody systems. DID protocols are evolving fast. In the Bitcoin world, identity is not issued by governments or platforms. It is self generated and portable. ## A growing merchant ecosystem More businesses accept Bitcoin each year. Small shops, restaurants, online stores, auto dealers and even local service providers are joining the network. Many merchants now settle directly on Lightning to avoid banking headaches and reduce fees. The merchant layer is becoming dense enough that Bitcoin users can transact in the real world without returning to fiat. ## An industrial energy layer Mining is one of the most overlooked parts of the parallel economy. It connects Bitcoin to the physical world through energy infrastructure. Mining now operates on: * Natural gas * Hydro * Nuclear * Solar * Stranded or wasted energy * Microgrids and load balancing Bitcoin turns excess power into economic value and stabilizes grids. No other digital system has this relationship with energy. ## A culture of sovereign infrastructure Bitcoiners build their own tools and networks. The culture is DIY, open source, and adversarial in the best way. This includes: * Full nodes * Home servers * Privacy tools * Mesh networks * Tor routing * Satellite receivers * SMS wallets like Machankura These systems keep the network alive even when the internet or local infrastructure fails. ## The parallel economy is already working This is not a movement waiting for approval from governments or banks. It is not a speculative dream. The Bitcoin parallel economy already functions at global scale, and every part of it strengthens as the fiat world becomes more fragile and more controlled. The shift is not coming. It has begun. SPONSOR Your Bitcoin, your rules. Buy it, sell it, hold it, spend it, and get it delivered straight to your wallet in minutes. Pay bills with Bitcoin and never rely on a custodial middleman again. Step into self-custody with Bitcoin Well. Learn more ## Subscribe for full member access Access exclusive content on ****survival**** , ****technology**** , and ****self-sovereignty****. Empowering you to live free, prepared, and connected in a rapidly changing world. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

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Most people have experienced this moment. You attend a concert or a massive event and suddenly your phone crawls to a halt. No calls. No texts. Data unusable. That short freeze happens because too many devices are hammering the same towers at once. Now imagine that same effect, not because of crowds but because someone _deliberately triggered it across an entire region_. According to recent discussions circulating among security professionals, this scenario is not only possible, it is already being prepared for by foreign adversaries operating inside the United States. And the implications are severe. ## The Claim: SIM Server Farms Capable of Shutting Down Entire Regions The conversation referenced a troubling discovery. A location in New York reportedly housed more than **300 SIM card servers containing over 100,000 SIM cards** , all tied together and remotely controllable. These servers were capable of sending **tens of millions of text messages instantly** , saturating the cellular infrastructure and effectively denying service to the entire tri state area. This type of attack is simple in principle. Trigger all SIM servers at once, push out text floods at extreme rates, and the targeted network becomes useless. Phones cannot call. Texts do not send. Data stops. Emergency services become unreachable. This goes far beyond New York. The claim is that similar installations exist across the country, quietly waiting. If this is accurate, we are talking about an infrastructure that could cripple communications for millions in seconds. ## What Happens When Phones Stop Working Take away phones from a major population center and you get: * Complete breakdown in family communication * Inability to call 911 or emergency services * Business disruptions * Traffic issues that ripple across cities * Police and medical confusion * Public panic and rumors filling the information vacuum People underestimate how dependent society is on instant communication. Remove it, and fear spreads faster than facts. And according to the conversation, the denial of service scenario is only the beginning. ## The Alternative: Off Grid, Encrypted, Citizen Owned Networks That is where tools like **MeshTastic** enter the picture, and why people are quietly adopting them in dense clusters across the United States. MeshTastic devices like the LILYGO T-Deck Plus is a small, handheld, battery powered device that sends encrypted text messages without using: * Cell towers * WiFi * Monthly carriers * Government infrastructure It uses **LoRa radio** to broadcast short text packets from one device to the next. If you send a message to a friend ten miles away, the system uses every MeshTastic device between you to hop the message forward. The bigger the mesh, the further the reach. And there are already large communities running them all over the US and Canada. Across the United States and Canada, Meshtastic has grown into a widespread grassroots communication network with dense clusters in major cities and disaster prone regions. Large communities operate in places like South Florida, Texas, Southern and Northern California, Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, and Montreal, with dozens of smaller but rapidly growing groups across both countries. These decentralized mesh networks allow people to stay connected when cellular systems fail, creating a quiet but powerful off grid layer of resilience that expands as more users join. No phone plan, no SIM card, no central authority. Just a silent, resilient mesh that operates independently. ## Why Mesh Networks Matter in Emergencies MeshTastic pairs to your phone via Bluetooth. You type messages normally. The messages hop through the mesh, encrypted end to end, and reach whoever you need to reach. Benefits include: * Works when cell networks collapse * Ultra long range through chaining * Totally off grid * No subscription cost * Fully encrypted * Perfect for hurricane zones, wildfires, earthquakes * Ideal for private communication in sensitive situations In regions like South Florida where hurricanes regularly knock out infrastructure, MeshTastic has become a quiet but essential tool. And in a world where foreign denial of service attacks are increasingly plausible, off grid communications become more than a hobby. They become a survival layer. ## Getting Started With Meshtastic Hardware Before you begin, you need to identify which type of device you are using. Meshtastic runs on several different micro controller platforms, each with its own strengths and limitations. Choosing the right one affects battery life, range, features, and how easy it is to update your device. ### ESP32 Devices ESP32 based boards are older and draw more power, but they include both WiFi and Bluetooth. This makes them flexible for configuration and experimenting with integrations. * LILYGO TTGO T Beam (version 1.1 or newer recommended) * LILYGO TTGO Lora (version 2.1 or newer recommended) * Nano G1 * Station G1 * Heltec V3 and Wireless Stick Lite V3 * RAK11200 Core module for RAK WisBlock systems ### nRF52 Devices nRF52 boards are significantly more power efficient and are usually easier to update, although they rely on Bluetooth only. These are great choices for long lasting mobile or solar powered setups. * RAK4631 Core module for RAK WisBlock boards * LILYGO TTGO T Echo ### RP2040 Devices The RP2040 is Raspberry Pi’s dual core ARM chip, offering strong performance and low cost. These boards are newer in the Meshtastic ecosystem. * Raspberry Pi Pico paired with a Waveshare LoRa module, noting that Bluetooth on the Pico W is not yet supported. * RAK11310 Core module for RAK WisBlock boards Once you know which MCU your device uses, you can install the correct firmware, set up your preferred region and frequency, and join a nearby mesh. * * * ## The Bigger Lesson: Build Redundant Communications Before You Need Them If the idea of hundreds of SIM servers capable of crippling millions of phones seems far fetched, remember this. Most people learned during regional 911 outages, hurricanes, and wildfires that our networks are far more fragile than advertised. A single point of failure can spread across states. Mesh networks represent the opposite philosophy. They strengthen as they grow. They decentralize control. They operate quietly in the background without depending on a phone company or a government agency. 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Most people never think twice about their web browser. They install Chrome, sign into Google, and let it run their entire digital life. I did the same for years. Chrome was fast, familiar, and tightly integrated with the tools I used every day. Then I hit a point where I realized my browser was doing far more _to me_ than _for me_. Chrome had become a surveillance machine that tracked my habits, shaped my online experience, and quietly fed my data into an ecosystem built for profiling and behavioral control. I needed something different, something built around personal autonomy rather than corporate data extraction. So I switched to Vivaldi. Here is why. ## 1. Chrome Became a Data Vacuum Chrome is not just a browser, it is a data intake system for Google. Everything becomes a signal: search queries, browsing history, behavior patterns, interaction time, and even how you move your mouse. Google uses this to build a perfect profile of who you are and what you do online. I finally realized that Chrome was the center of that profiling engine. It is free for a reason, and the cost is hidden in the data exhaust you produce every day. Vivaldi does not track you, does not profile you, and does not sell your browsing habits to anyone. It is built by an independent team with a simple philosophy: your browser should work for _you_. ## 2. Vivaldi Gives Me Actual Control Chrome is locked down in subtle ways. Everything is designed to keep you inside Google’s ecosystem. Your default search engine, your extensions, your settings, your sync, even your bookmarks are engineered to be sticky. Vivaldi is the opposite. It is built for people who want control. Every corner of the browser can be customized. You can move panels, rearrange toolbars, remap keyboard shortcuts, create custom search engines, and change the entire layout to fit how you work. This is what real user sovereignty looks like. A browser that adapts to you, not the other way around. ## 3. Tab Management That Actually Works Chrome’s tab experience is cluttered and limited. You get a horizontal bar and a hope that you never open too many tabs. Vivaldi gives you real tools: * Tab stacks * Vertical tabs * Split view (tile multiple pages side by side) * Two level tab stacks for complex projects * Saved sessions for later Once you get used to this system, Chrome feels primitive. ## 4. Built-In Tools, Not Bloat Chrome keeps stripping out features and killing APIs in the name of security while quietly locking down the ecosystem. Meanwhile, it forces you to rely on extensions for basic functionality. Vivaldi includes everything I actually use: * Notes * Built in ad and tracker blocker * Email client * Calendar * Translation * Reading mode * Side panel for apps and docs * Web panels for always-open tools With Vivaldi, I rely on fewer extensions and spend less time worrying about extension vulnerabilities or abandoned code. ## 5. A Browser That Supports Productivity, Not Addiction Chrome pushes you into Google products. Search, Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps, YouTube, everything is designed to funnel your attention into their world. Vivaldi feels like a workspace. A calm environment that lets you work on what matters without nudging you toward distraction or algorithmic feeds. The built in focus tools, reading view, and customizable UI help create a more intentional browsing experience. ## 6. Alignment With My Sovereign Tech Philosophy This was the real turning point. Chrome represents the old internet, the centralized model where Big Tech owns the pipes, the data, and the identity layers. Vivaldi aligns with the future I believe in: an open, customizable, privacy-first internet where the user decides how things work. Vivaldi is not perfect, but it is built by a company that does not rely on surveillance advertising, does not harvest data, and does not lock you into a walled garden. That matters to me. It fits into my broader stack of self-sovereign tools like: * Firefox containers * Start9 * Privacy focused email * Decentralized ID * Local first apps * Local LLMs Chrome does not fit this worldview anymore. ## 7. It Simply Feels Better to Use After a week with Vivaldi, I realized it did something I had not felt in years: it made browsing enjoyable again. The custom theme, the side panels, the tab management features, the ability to truly tailor the experience, it all created a sense of ownership. Chrome feels like renting. Vivaldi feels like building. # Final Thoughts Switching browsers seems small, but it is one of the most important sovereignty decisions you can make in your digital life. Your browser is the gateway to everything: banking, communication, research, your identity, your finances, and your work. Choosing one designed to extract data is a very different path from choosing one designed to serve _you_. For me, the decision was simple. I choose tools that align with independence, privacy, and personal control, and Vivaldi fits that philosophy far better than Chrome ever could. ## Subscribe for full member access Access exclusive content on ****survival**** , ****technology**** , and ****self-sovereignty****. Empowering you to live free, prepared, and connected in a rapidly changing world. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Facial recognition used to be something reserved for airports, high security government buildings, and corporate surveillance networks. Today it is being pushed quietly into the apps and games children use every day. Under the banner of “child safety,” platforms like Discord, Roblox, Instagram, TikTok, and others are testing or deploying systems that require kids to scan their faces to verify age or prove identity. It is being framed as responsible. It is being framed as necessary. But the reality is far more dangerous. This shift introduces one of the largest privacy risks of the next decade. ## The New Push: Scan Every Child Tech companies are under heavy pressure from governments and regulators to stop minors from accessing “adult” content or participating in online spaces that were not designed for them. Their solution is simple on paper: use AI and biometrics to verify age. In practice, this means: * Face scans through phone cameras * AI age estimation models * Voiceprint analysis * Behavioral pattern recognition * Automated verification of minors inside games and chat platforms Roblox has already tested selfie based age verification. Discord is experimenting with age checks using facial analysis. Major social apps are adopting similar tools. This is not a fringe idea anymore. It is becoming the default approach. And once a child’s biometric data is captured, it enters a system that is vulnerable by design. ## The Problem: These Systems Are Already Being Breached Several companies working in age verification and facial recognition have already suffered data breaches, leaks, or insider misuse. These breaches have involved: * Full facial scans * Government ID uploads * IP addresses * Voice samples * Metadata linking identities to platforms and behaviors Biometric data is not like a password. A password can be changed. A face cannot. Once stolen, it becomes a lifetime vulnerability. This is why forcing children to submit biometric identifiers to unregulated or centralized databases is one of the most irresponsible decisions in modern tech policy. ## What Happens When a Child’s Biometrics Are Stolen The consequences are long term and often invisible. Stolen facial or biometric data can be used to: * Create realistic deepfakes of the child * Train impersonation models * Fool future identity verification systems * Track them across platforms through unregulated data markets * Generate synthetic identities tied to their face Criminals can use this data for coercion, targeting, fraud, or social engineering long after the child becomes an adult. It is a permanent attack surface created before they even understand what privacy means. Digital Disappearance: How to Erase Yourself from the Internet ****Feel like the internet knows too much about you?**** It does... but it doesn’t have to stay that way. ****Digital Disappearance**** is your survival guide for reclaiming your privacy in a hyper-connected world. Learn more ## The Real Issue: Centralized Identity Systems Cannot Be Secured The core flaw is simple: centralization. When millions of faces are stored in a single corporate database: * Hackers only need to breach one system * Insiders only need one moment of access * Governments can request or seize everything at once * Companies can merge or sell user data quietly * AI training pipelines can reuse the data without consent This is not a child safety strategy. It is a mass identity collection program that exposes an entire generation to lifelong digital risk. ## Why Decentralized Identification Is the Only Logical Path Forward Decentralized ID systems give users control over their identity without storing sensitive data in a central authority. Instead of uploading a face to a company, users hold a cryptographic key that proves facts about themselves without revealing raw personal data. Key advantages: * No central database to steal * No permanent collection of raw biometrics * Zero knowledge proofs allow age verification without scanning faces * Users can revoke or rotate identifiers as needed * Parents can manage identity keys for minors * Companies verify without storing personal information Decentralized ID aligns with digital sovereignty, privacy, and long term safety. It is the only model that can scale across millions of users without placing them in permanent risk. ## The Future: Two Possible Paths **Path one** : Corporations collect and store the biometric identities of an entire generation. Leaks, misuse, surveillance, and synthetic identity crime explode. **Path two** : Individuals and families adopt decentralized identity that protects minors without permanent data extraction. One future looks like a surveillance dragnet that no one asked for. The other looks like a free and safe digital society where identity belongs to the user, not the platform. ## What Parents and Users Should Do Right Now Practical steps: * Avoid platforms requiring invasive biometric verification for minors * Teach children about digital identity, privacy, and consent * Use privacy focused tools for communication and storage * Support open identity standards like DID and Nostr keys * Push back against mandatory face scanning policies * Build a self sovereign digital identity strategy early The fight for privacy will be decided long before most people realize it is happening. SECURE THE HOME FRONT - Protect Your Family ****SECURE THE HOME FRONT**** is your complete, practical guide to protecting your family, home, and supplies in uncertain times. 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Most people picture threats as something foreign, distant, or military. In reality, the biggest risks to the United States today are already inside its borders. They are structural, technological, economic, and social. They do not hit all at once, but they compound, and they quietly weaken the foundations of the country. Below is a clear look at the major threats shaping the next decade, why they matter, and what they mean for ordinary people. ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

The internet is about to cross a strange threshold. Within a few years, most of the “people” you interact with online will not be human at all. They will be autonomous agents, synthetic identities, deepfake avatars, and fully programmable AI personas operating at a scale humans can’t match. This is not science fiction. It is the direct result of agentic AI, the new wave of autonomous systems that can think, plan, communicate, and act on behalf of a user or an organization. Once unleashed, these agents will not just assist humans, they will become a parallel population that outnumbers us online. Here is why that shift is coming faster than most expect. ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

Central banks around the world are accelerating their push toward central bank digital currencies. The public messaging frames CBDCs as innovation, convenience, modernisation, or a natural upgrade to money. That is not the real story. CBDCs are not about efficiency. They are about control. Governments see the power of programmable digital money, and they want it before someone else controls the rails. Below is a breakdown of what is really driving this global rush, what CBDCs make possible, and why Bitcoin remains the only credible alternative for anyone who wants true financial independence. ## 1. Programmability: Money That Obeys the State Programmability is the core feature of CBDCs. It allows governments to set rules directly on your money. Imagine money with built-in instructions. Your dollars could be programmed to expire, to only work at approved merchants, to block specific categories of spending, or to enforce carbon allowances or dietary limits. A government could freeze a wallet or force funds to move automatically without due process. CBDCs give policymakers the ability to: * Restrict what you can buy * Limit when you can spend * Block transactions in real time * Enforce incentives or punishments through your balance * Bind money to identity and social behavior This is a level of centralized economic power no government has ever had before. They want it. ## 2. Automated Taxation: Instant Seizure With No Middle Steps CBDCs make all tax collection automatic. Governments would no longer need audits or paperwork. The system simply deducts what the state believes you owe. That includes: * Income taxes * Sales taxes * Carbon taxes * Wealth taxes * “One time” emergency levies * Automatic fee collection With a CBDC, tax policy becomes software. You do not negotiate with software. You obey it. This is one of the biggest motivating forces behind CBDC deployment. The state wants guaranteed revenue, full visibility, and complete automation. ## 3. Total Visibility: Every Transaction Is a Surveillance Event Digital cash that runs on a state ledger means every cent you spend is logged, analyzed, and stored. There is no off the books activity. There is no privacy by default. There is a permanent forensic trail of everything you buy and everyone you transact with. This gives governments: * A real time economic surveillance network * User level behavioral tracking * Automatic flagging of “suspicious” life patterns * Data driven population control In a CBDC world there are no private financial decisions. Every transaction becomes a data point that feeds policy engines, social scoring models, and automated enforcement systems. ## 4. De Platforming Becomes Instant and Global Today, you can be debanked. In a CBDC future you can be de platformed from money itself. If your wallet is tied to your government ID, then financial access can be turned off with a policy rule. This could be used for: * Political dissent * Questionable online speech * Protests * Misaligned social behavior * Algorithmic risk classifications CBDCs allow money to become a social control layer. This is not speculation. Governments already freeze bank accounts after protests, seize funds without conviction, and block transactions that do not align with their objectives. CBDCs simply automate it. ## 5. Control of the Economy at the Granular Level Economic policy shifts from blunt instruments to surgical precision. CBDCs allow governments to directly stimulate or restrict spending inside specific segments of the population. For example: * Boost the accounts of targeted groups * Limit how fast specific demographics can withdraw or save * Force liquidity into certain industries * Penalize disfavored economic behavior This is central planning with perfect data and perfect enforcement. That is why governments want it. ## Why Bitcoin Is the Only Real Alternative Bitcoin is the opposite of a CBDC. It gives individuals control instead of central banks. Bitcoin offers: * Decentralized issuance * Fixed supply that cannot be manipulated * No identity requirements * Permissionless access * Global settlement outside state rails * Strong privacy tools * Self custody that cannot be seized remotely Most important, Bitcoin is non programmable money. It does not enforce political rules. It does not discriminate. It does not expire. It does not judge its users. Bitcoin provides something CBDCs cannot replicate: monetary freedom. ## The Future: Two Money Systems Colliding We are entering a decade where monetary infrastructure becomes a battleground. CBDCs are designed for control and surveillance. Bitcoin is designed for independence and resilience. Governments know the window is closing. They need their digital system online before the public understands the alternative. That is why the rollout pressure is so intense. The question is not whether CBDCs are coming. They are. The real question is what parallel system you choose to rely on when they arrive. Those who prepare now will not be trapped later. ## Subscribe for full member access Access exclusive content on ****survival**** , ****technology**** , and ****self-sovereignty****. Empowering you to live free, prepared, and connected in a rapidly changing world. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

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The next major workforce disruption is not coming from humanoid robots on the warehouse floor. It is coming from invisible software agents that sit inside your workflow and quietly take over everything we once relied on middle managers to do. This shift is already underway. Once the new generation of agentic AI matures, companies will not need layers of coordinators, schedulers, analysts, supervisors, or administrative leads. The functions remain, but the humans who used to fill them will not. What is coming is a talent shock, and it will hit white collar work first. ## What Middle Management Used to Do For decades, middle managers served as the connective tissue inside organizations. Their primary responsibilities were: * Turning leadership goals into actionable tasks for their teams * Organizing schedules, meetings, follow ups, and deadlines * Collecting updates and generating status reports * Coordinating across departments * Tracking progress and escalating issues * Keeping people aligned when priorities shift These roles were necessary because information flowed slowly. Humans had to translate, summarize, coordinate, and remind one another. AI agents are replacing that entire translation layer. ## Agentic AI: The New Coordination Layer The new wave of AI systems can execute multi step tasks, reason over complex objectives, monitor progress, and interact with tools in real time. They do not just answer questions, they take action. This is the breakthrough that removes the need for middle management. ### 1. Automatic Scheduling AI agents can: * Read entire communication threads * Pull availability from calendars * Analyze priority and urgency * Schedule meetings without human input * Reschedule dynamically when dependency tasks shift Where teams once needed a project coordinator or executive assistant, an AI agent now handles everything instantly. ### 2. Automated Reporting Reporting used to require: * Collecting updates * Compiling spreadsheets * Deciding what matters * Writing summaries for supervisors Today, AI agents can monitor project management tools, Git histories, CRM systems, support tickets, and chat logs, then generate real time reports for leadership. A task that used to consume hours each week is now automatic. ### 3. Project Coordination and Task Management Agents can now: * Break high level objectives into specific tasks * Assign those tasks based on skill and workload * Track progress * Send reminders * Resolve conflicts or bottlenecks * Flag risks early In many teams, this coordination role used to require three or four humans. AI takes the director of operations, the project coordinator, and the administrative assistant and condenses them into one autonomous system. ### 4. Admin Work That Once Required Entire Departments Middle management was supported by layers of administrative teams. AI agents now automate: * Compliance checks * Procurement workflows * Policy enforcement * Meeting notes and action items * Document generation * Financial summaries * Inventory updates * Customer follow ups The admin load that used to justify a large organizational pyramid is collapsing. Sponsor The AI Developer That Builds Apps With You. Lovable is not just another no-code builder. It’s a full-stack ****AI development partner**** that writes real code, creates production-ready apps, and collaborates with you like a human developer would, except faster, cheaper, and always available. Learn more ## The Organizational Pyramid Is Flipping Once AI agents take over managerial coordination, organizations will look different. **Fewer managers. More doers. More automation.** We are moving toward a flatter structure where: * Executives set intent * AI agents translate intent into action * Specialists execute high value work * Agents handle all coordination in between This is the end of the bloated middle tier. ## What This Means for Workers ### 1. The safest jobs are execution jobs Creative work, technical work, frontline labor, and anything requiring hands, skills, or deep craft will hold value. ### 2. Generalist managers are at risk Roles built on scheduling, coordinating, or summarizing will be automated first. ### 3. People who know how to work with AI agents will lead The new leaders will not be classic managers. They will be architects, operators, and strategists who know how to direct autonomous systems. ## What This Means for Companies ### Lower costs Entire layers of staff can be replaced with a small number of AI driven workflows. ### Faster operations Agents move at machine speed, not meeting speed. ### Higher accuracy AI does not forget, overlook, or miscommunicate. ### Scalable management One executive can oversee what once required multiple departments. ## The Talent Shock Arrives Suddenly The shift will not be gradual. It will come quickly, because: * AI agents improve on their own through fine tuning * Companies adopting them will outperform competitors * Competitors will be forced to follow * Investors will pressure companies to cut headcount * Entire industries will reorganize around automation The first industries to feel it will be tech, finance, consulting, logistics, healthcare administration, and government operations. If your job is based on coordination, translation, or reporting, you must adapt now. ## The Future Belongs to People Who Can Direct Autonomous Work The winners in this new era will be those who learn to: * Design workflows for AI agents * Supervise automated systems * Set clear objectives and quality standards * Troubleshoot failures in the automation layer * Collaborate with both humans and machines Middle management is not dying because organizations no longer need coordination. It is dying because software does it better, faster, and cheaper. 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A simple guide to surviving short outages in small spaces

Most people think robotics is heading toward a world of convenience: delivery bots, warehouse helpers, autonomous taxis. That is true. But it is only half of the story. The other half is far darker, and almost no one is preparing for it. We are entering a decade where robotics becomes cheap enough, capable enough, and autonomous enough to cause real-world harm at scale. The next ten years will be the most violent in robotics history, not because robots hate humans but because humans, nation-states, criminals, and unaligned AI systems will weaponize them faster than society can adapt. Below is the coming timeline and why you need a personal defense strategy for the robotic age. ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

Most people pay for Microsoft Office because it is familiar. It is what they learned in school, what they saw in corporate jobs, and what is installed on nearly every company laptop. Over time that familiarity becomes a subscription, and that subscription becomes something you pay forever simply because it is the default. But there is another path. If you want to save money, gain control over your files, improve privacy, and move one step closer to digital sovereignty, you can replace the entire Microsoft Office suite with open source tools that cost nothing. The best part is that these alternatives are mature, stable, highly compatible with Microsoft formats, and easy to learn. Here is a complete guide that shows you exactly how to do it. ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

Most people think you need a smartphone, an internet connection, and a shiny self-custody app to use Bitcoin. In much of Africa, that is not the reality. Millions of people still rely on basic feature phones, unreliable data networks, and prepaid minutes. Yet Bitcoin adoption continues to rise. The reason: Machankura, also known simply as _8333_ , a USSD and SMS based Bitcoin interface that works on any phone. It is one of the most important Bitcoin projects in the world, not because it is high tech, but because it brings Bitcoin to people who live offline by default. This is how it works, why it matters, and what it reveals about Bitcoin’s future in emerging markets. ## What Machankura Actually Is Machankura is a service that lets people send and receive Bitcoin over USSD, the same system used across Africa to buy airtime, check mobile balances, and move money through services like M-Pesa. There is no app to install. No data required. You just dial a short code such as: ***8333#** From there you get a simple menu: * Create a Bitcoin account * Check your balance * Send Bitcoin * Receive Bitcoin * Withdraw * View your Lightning address Behind the scenes, Machankura connects to the Bitcoin Lightning Network and routes payments instantly. To the user, it feels like sending a text message. The interface works on even the cheapest Nokia style phones. ## Why This Matters for Africa Mobile money runs the African economy. Billions of dollars move every day through simple USSD menus. People trust it because it is fast, cheap, and accessible. Bitcoin needed a bridge into that world. Machankura built it. ### It solves real limitations * **Unstable internet:** Many regions experience daily outages and low bandwidth. * **Feature phones dominate:** Millions still use non-smartphones. * **Data is expensive:** SMS and USSD are far cheaper than mobile internet. * **Cross-border payments are hard:** Banks are slow and restrictive. Lightning is instant. ### It gives Bitcoin an onramp for the unbanked Machankura users can receive Bitcoin from anywhere in the world without needing a bank account or an app store. This is a breakthrough for remittances, micro-payments, and circular Bitcoin economies. ## How It Works Under the Hood Machankura acts as a Lightning wallet custodian that interacts through USSD. When a user sends Bitcoin: 1. The user enters the recipient’s phone number or Lightning address. 2. Machankura constructs and routes the Lightning payment. 3. The recipient gets an SMS confirmation. 4. Their Machankura balance updates instantly. Users can also connect Machankura to external Lightning wallets via LNURL or Lightning addresses. The system is not fully sovereign self-custody, but it offers access to Bitcoin where no other option exists. For many, it becomes a stepping stone that leads them into deeper Bitcoin education and tools like hardware wallets later. ## Where It Is Used Today Machankura works across several African countries, including: * South Africa * Ghana * Kenya * Uganda * Nigeria * Malawi * Namibia * Zambia In each country, a different USSD shortcode is used, but _8333_ has become the signature number because 8333 is the port Bitcoin nodes use to communicate. In some regions, Bitcoin communities now use Machankura for daily transactions like: * Paying for groceries * Buying data and airtime * Small business payments * Tipping workers * Peer to peer trading ## Why This Is a Glimpse Into Bitcoin’s Future Bitcoin will not scale through fancy apps alone. It will scale through whatever technology meets people where they are. In Africa, that is USSD. In other places, it might be mesh networks, satellite receivers, ham radio relays, or offline QR codes. Machankura proves Bitcoin is adaptable. It bends to the environment, not the other way around. This is also the purest form of Bitcoin adoption. People are not speculating. They are _using_ it because it solves a real problem: moving value without banks, without permission, and without internet. SPONSORED __Buy & Sell Bitcoin, Dollar Cost Average management abd pay your bills with Bitcoin on the the best Bitcoin only Exchange. __ Learn more ## The Sovereign Perspective For the ON Bitcoin audience, the lesson is simple. If you want a resilient Bitcoin stack, you need options that work even when the internet does not. Machankura is one of those options. Not because you live in Africa, but because the world is becoming more fragile, more censored, and more connected to centralized chokepoints. Bitcoin survives when it routes around failure. Machankura is a perfect example of that principle in action. ## Join the ON Network Free Access exclusive content on ****survival**** , ****technology**** , and ****self-sovereignty****. Empowering you to live free, prepared, and connected in a rapidly changing world. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

A deep dive into the most important home server for anyone serious about sovereignty

The race for control of your digital life is accelerating.

A timely look at Digit, Figure 02, and the silent rollout of robotic labor

A blueprint for personal independence in a closing digital world

For decades the internet was open by nature. Anyone could build, publish, experiment, connect, and create without permission. That era is fading. The new internet is becoming a series of locked environments, proprietary AI gateways, and identity systems that sit behind corporate walls. If you do not build on open systems now, you will be trapped inside someone else’s digital property later. The future is closed by default, and the window to build sovereign alternatives is shrinking. This is the moment to go open, local first, and protocol based. Below is a breakdown of the shift that is happening and why sovereign builders cannot afford to ignore it. SPONSORED __Buy & Sell Bitcoin, Dollar Cost Average management abd pay your bills with Bitcoin on the the best Bitcoin only Exchange. __ Learn more ## **1. Platforms Are Becoming Walled Gardens Again** The early web was open. Websites linked to each other, communities lived on independent domains, RSS was everywhere, and interoperability came standard. Today the opposite is true. Platforms trap users inside enclosed ecosystems, removing exit paths and making switching nearly impossible. **Examples of the shift:** * **Facebook** killed its API access and closed most third party functionality * **Twitter/X** locked down its APIs and throttles visibility for non paying users * **TikTok** , **Instagram** , and **YouTube** are algorithmic silos that decide who sees what * **Apple** is turning iOS into a controlled funnel where every action must pass through its rules * Even **email** , one of the last open formats, is under pressure from large providers deciding what is “allowed” to reach inboxes Closed platforms win when you have nowhere else to go. Their goal is simple: contain everything. Sovereign builders cannot rely on ecosystems that can erase their work with a policy update. ## **2. AI Is Becoming a Controlled Gateway, Not an Open Tool** Most people use AI through closed endpoints. The models sit behind corporate servers, the data is opaque, and the rules change without warning. AI is quickly becoming the new operating system of the internet, but the vast majority of it is owned by a handful of companies. **What is happening:** * Large AI models are moving behind paywalls * Companies limit what you can generate, store, or export * Model weights are closed, so you cannot audit or verify anything * Access can be revoked instantly * Centralized AI becomes an identity checkpoint, filtering what is “allowed” knowledge This is not intelligence for the people. It is intelligence as a product that can be turned off. Sovereign builders need **open models** , **local models** , and **self hosted agents** that cannot be censored or removed. ## **3. Digital Identity Is Drifting Toward Corporate Control** Identity is the next battlefield. If you do not control your identity, you do not control your access to the digital world. The shift toward centralized verification is accelerating. **The trends are clear:** * Google, Apple, and Microsoft want to own authentication * Governments are rolling out digital ID programs that tie identity to access * Social media companies are creating verified tiers that separate users * Platforms require phone numbers, biometrics, or government documents * Your “account” is no longer yours, it is a temporary lease When identity is centralized, one click can remove you from the modern economy. The alternative is **DIDs** , **Nostr keys** , **self hosted login systems** , and identity protocols that live on public infrastructure instead of corporate servers. ## **4. Data Is Returning to Central Command** The cloud promised unlimited freedom. Instead, it turned into central command. Almost all personal data lives inside three companies. They can block, freeze, or throttle at any time. The more data you store, the more dependent you become. Sovereign builders must reverse this pattern. The path forward is: * Local first storage * Personal servers * Encrypted data vaults * Self hosted apps * Redundant backups * Offline capability * Private peer to peer sync If your data cannot move freely, you are not sovereign. You are a tenant. ## **5. Payments and Commerce Are Being Centralized by Design** Payment rails are being filtered and monitored. Merchants get banned without explanation. Consumers are flagged for chargebacks or “risk behavior.” Banks, processors, and platforms all act as gatekeepers. The trend lines are obvious: * Tighter KYC * More automated account closures * Blacklists for industries platforms do not like * Deplatforming entire businesses with no appeal * Rising fees for creators and small merchants The solution is open monetary networks like **Bitcoin** , not token casinos, not digital fiat, and not platform wallets that can be frozen. # **The Only Sustainable Path Forward: Open Systems** Closed systems are growing because most people will not resist them. They trade convenience for control without understanding the long term cost. Sovereign builders must take the opposite path. Open systems give you: * Exit paths * Ownership * Transparency * Resilience * Interoperability * Permissionless innovation This is how the internet was supposed to work: no gatekeepers, no landlords, no invisible rules. To survive the closed future, you need to be building with: * Open protocols * Local first architecture * Self hosted infrastructure * Decentralized identity * Open AI models * Open social protocols * Open payments The builders who make this shift now will not be trapped inside the digital walls rising around everyone else. # **The Time To Build Is Now** Every month the internet gets a little more restricted. A little more permissioned. A little more dependent on rules you cannot see or challenge. The future is closed by default. But it does not have to be for you. Build your systems open. Own your infrastructure. Control your identity. Run your own server. Use real protocols, not platforms. That is how you stay sovereign in a world that is quietly being locked down. Sponsor The AI Developer That Builds Apps With You. Lovable is not just another no-code builder. It’s a full-stack ****AI development partner**** that writes real code, creates production-ready apps, and collaborates with you like a human developer would, except faster, cheaper, and always available. Learn more ## Join the ON Network Free Access exclusive content on survival, technology, and self-sovereignty. Empowering you to live free, prepared, and connected in a rapidly changing world. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Robotics is no longer a futuristic idea. It is a present reality that is reshaping entire industries in 2025. From warehouses to construction sites to retail stores, robots are stepping into roles that were once considered safe from automation. The shift is not only about efficiency, it is also about cost reduction, safety, and the ability to operate around the clock. Below is a clear look at which jobs are being replaced or transformed most rapidly this year, why it is happening, and what it means for workers and businesses. SPONSORED by elephant robotics Start your Robotics journey! Buy robot arms, robot pets and more from Elephant Robotics. Pre R&D, robotics learning, educational using, and family companion. Learn more ## Warehouse and Logistics Jobs Warehouses are leading the automation wave. Humanoid robots like Agility Robotics’ Digit and autonomous systems from companies like GreyOrange and Ocado are taking on tasks that once required dozens of workers. Robots now handle: * Tote moving * Pallet stacking * Order picking * Loading and unloading * Inventory scans The biggest reason for this change is scale. Robots do not get tired, they reduce workplace injuries, and they can operate in high volume environments without slowing down. ## Retail and Customer Service Roles Self checkout kiosks were only the beginning. In 2025, retail robots are stocking shelves, counting inventory, guiding customers, and even handling backroom tasks. Examples include: * Shelf scanning robots in grocery stores * Inventory count bots in big box retailers * Customer service robots answering common questions Retailers are using robotics to lower labor shortages and improve accuracy in their inventory systems. ## Manufacturing and Assembly Manufacturing has always been a heavy adopter of robots, but 2025 marks a shift from fixed industrial arms to mobile, vision equipped systems that can perform more complex tasks. These robots are handling: * Precision assembly * Welding * Quality inspection * Packaging Factories can now reconfigure production lines quickly because modern robots are flexible rather than bolted to the floor. ## Food Service and Fast Casual Dining Food service automation is accelerating due to rising labor costs and staffing shortages. In 2025, robots are preparing food, cooking, and serving in high traffic environments. Common implementations include: * Burger flipping robots * Automated fry stations * Robot baristas * Autonomous dishwashing systems Some chains can now operate with half the staff they used five years ago. ## Construction and Skilled Trades Robotics is entering construction faster than expected. This year brings new capabilities in: * 3D printing of houses and commercial buildings * Repetitive tasks like brick laying * Surveying and structural scanning * Material transport on job sites Robots like the spider style construction system Charlotte or autonomous brick laying machines are reducing project timelines and costs while improving safety. ## Agriculture and Food Production Farming is another sector being transformed. Modern agri robots can: * Harvest fruit * Plant seeds * Monitor soil health * Spray crops * Manage weeds without chemicals The global food system is moving toward automation because labor supply is unstable and farm margins are tight. ## Delivery and Transportation Autonomous delivery robots now operate in cities, suburbs, and corporate campuses. Roles being replaced include: * Last mile delivery drivers * Short haul couriers * Food delivery personnel Autonomous vans, sidewalk robots, and aerial drones are becoming common in logistics systems. ## Security and Patrol Robotic security units are replacing overnight guards in malls, warehouses, and office buildings. These systems: * Patrol routes * Detect anomalies * Record video * Alert human operators They provide consistent coverage and reduce the cost of 24-hour security. ## What This Means Going Forward Robotics does not remove jobs across the board. It changes them. The shift creates new demand for: * Technicians * Robot operators * Systems integrators * Maintenance specialists * Data and AI overseers The old routine tasks are being automated, but new specialized roles are opening in almost every industry. ## Final Thoughts In 2025, robotics is no longer a novelty. It is a practical tool that companies are deploying aggressively to cut costs, reduce risk, and meet rising demand. The jobs disappearing today are mostly repetitive, hazardous, or low margin. The jobs emerging are higher skill and centered around managing this new wave of autonomous machines. This shift is only accelerating. The businesses that adapt early will gain a long term advantage, and the individuals who learn how to work with robotic systems will have some of the most secure careers in the future. SPONSORED by elephant robotics Start your Robotics journey! Buy robot arms, robot pets and more from Elephant Robotics. Pre R&D, robotics learning, educational using, and family companion. Learn more ## Join the ON Network Free Access exclusive content on survival, technology, and self-sovereignty. Empowering you to live free, prepared, and connected in a rapidly changing world. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

The future of construction is arriving in a very unexpected form. Meet Charlotte, a spider shaped construction robot being developed in Sydney that promises to 3D print a full sized home in roughly a day. It is fast, autonomous, and built for rough terrain. It also uses almost no traditional building materials. If the concept works at scale, Charlotte could reshape how we build homes on Earth and possibly even beyond it. ## A Robot That Builds With the Ground Beneath It Today, building a house requires long supply chains, trucks, cement mixers, pallets of bricks, and huge labor crews. Charlotte flips that model by printing structures with materials already on site. Instead of cement, Charlotte harvests sand, soil, and clean waste from the environment. The system binds these components inside textiles and compacts them into layers that stack up into structural walls. This approach removes many carbon heavy steps from the early stages of construction. No brick kilns, no concrete batching plants, and far fewer vehicles on the road. Developers say the robot can operate at the speed of over one hundred bricklayers while using a fraction of the resources. Clyde Webster, founder of Crest Robotics, leads the project. His focus is simple. Build agile robots that take on the tasks humans find backbreaking, repetitive, or dangerous. ## Legs Instead of Wheels Charlotte does not roll. It walks. The prototype uses multiple legs for stability which gives it a major advantage on uneven worksites. Wheeled robots often get stuck in sand, mud, or debris. Charlotte can step over it. The frame folds down for transport which means it can reach remote sites that large equipment cannot access. In a world facing a global housing crunch, speed and flexibility matter just as much as cost. ## Cutting the Carbon Out of Construction Buildings account for nearly forty percent of global energy and process related carbon emissions. A large part of that comes from producing and transporting materials long before a building ever consumes a single watt of electricity. Research teams behind Charlotte believe that replacing cement with earth based mixtures will significantly reduce embodied carbon. If the mechanical properties and long term durability prove solid under testing, the impact on future construction standards could be huge. Turning local soil and clean waste into load bearing walls would also create a path for sustainable, low cost housing in areas that currently struggle with affordability or supply shortages. ## What This Means for Workers Robots in construction always raise the question of jobs. In regions facing labor shortages, automation can fill critical gaps. In places where construction work supports millions of people, the transition could be more difficult. Analysts see two possible futures. One where robots replace large portions of manual labor. Another where robots support skilled crews by handling the most repetitive or hazardous tasks. The balanced path is becoming the preferred vision. Humans make decisions and handle complex tasks. Robots carry the load, reduce injuries, and keep projects moving at high speed. ## Can These Homes Pass Code? Even the most impressive robot still has to meet building codes. That means fire testing, load bearing analysis, water resistance, flood resilience, and a long list of safety benchmarks. Material consistency is the toughest challenge. Soil changes from site to site. To compensate, Charlotte uses digital recipes that adjust the mixture in real time. Those claims will need to be validated through independent testing before regulators sign off on large scale use. Expect early deployments to focus on low rise structures where standards are easier to satisfy. ## From Earth to the Moon The most surprising twist is that Charlotte might not be confined to Earth. Researchers at AI SpaceFactory and NASA are exploring similar methods for building habitats on the Moon. Lunar regolith, a dusty layer that covers the Moon’s surface, can be shaped into protective shells that shield future astronauts from radiation and micrometeoroids. Tests show that regolith based geopolymers can reach structural strengths suitable for shelters and storage areas. A lightweight robot that folds up, walks over rugged terrain, and prints in place could play a major role in early lunar construction. A future where robots build houses on Earth by day and print habitats on the lunar south pole by night is not as far fetched as it sounds. ## The Future of Autonomous Building Charlotte represents a shift in how we think about construction. Not as a fixed process driven by heavy machinery, but as a flexible system powered by robotics, local materials, and digital designs. If successful, this type of autonomous building could: * Cut housing construction time from months to a single day * Reduce carbon emissions by replacing cement with earth based mixes * Lower costs in regions where materials or labor are scarce * Improve safety by removing workers from hazardous areas * Expand construction possibilities to remote or damaged environments Robots like Charlotte point toward a world where building a home is as simple as scanning a digital plan and letting the machine get to work. The next era of construction is not arriving with louder engines. It is arriving with quiet steps, compact frames, and the ability to build nearly anywhere. ## Join the ON Network Free Access exclusive content on survival, technology, and self-sovereignty. Empowering you to live free, prepared, and connected in a rapidly changing world. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

"Defendants have indicated that some video between October 19, 2025 and October 31, 2025 has been irretrievably destroyed and therefore cannot be produced on an expedited basis or at all."

The move comes after intense pressure from lawmakers and 404 Media’s months-long reporting about the airline industry's data selling practices.