I explain:
Knowing that our world is ruled by fascists, I will prefer to prepare for the worst-case scenarios. If you think I’m crazy or something, go and scroll through the news feeds or watch TV, where the news is easy to fake with special AI models and you won’t even notice.
For example, in 2027 or later, the AI will gain autonomy and start issuing loyalty points to all people, and those who want to escape will be caught by drones, imprisoned for re-education, or immediately shot and the corpses for fertilizer.
I wonder if it is possible to hide in some little-known forest, survive there for a long time, at least five years, until I am discovered, or is it better to give up and buy a revolver with a full magazine so as not to miss?
The world has been run by fascists before. Hiding is cowardice, and that is EXACTLY WHAT THEY WANT. Don’t give it to them. If you want to die proud of yourself, then get involved in the resistance.
Work on rejecting big tech. Do your part to defund them, don’t give them any money or data if you can.
If you have money to spare, donate to organizations that work to protect our rights. Or donate your time if you have some to spare.
Learn about mesh networks and buy some hardware. It is cheap, a fun hobby, and may become crucial infrastructure at some point in the near future.
Talk to your neighbors, get involved. Read about anarchism and get inspired to act locally to help others. Don’t fret the big picture, just try and leave your little bit of land better than you found it.
And when those fascists come for you and yours, give them hell.
Die proud.