Insanely Free

Insanely Free explores the impacts of technology, media, and societal norms on individual freedom and self-sufficiency. It critiques the dominance of big tech, mainstream narratives, and consumer culture, advocating for a return to nature, personal sovereignty, and critical thinking against a backdrop of global control and dependency.

Technology and Society Media Influence Consumer Culture Personal Sovereignty Environmental Sustainability Global Control Mechanisms Traditional Skills and Self-Sufficiency Critical Thinking

The hottest Substack posts of Insanely Free

And their main takeaways

What the Vision Pro wants from humanity

31 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Tech industry Virtual reality Artificial Intelligence Subscription services Consumer Electronics
  1. Apple's Vision Pro is not just a gadget, but a body prosthesis that aims to eventually replace all other devices, shaping how we interact with reality.
  2. The subscription mindset prevalent in modern life extends beyond entertainment to essential elements like health, education, and even sensory experiences, leading to a potential loss of ownership and freedom.
  3. Unsubscribing from the reliance on tech and consumerism can lead to reclaiming freedom, saving money, and rediscovering the value in simpler, more meaningful aspects of life.

AI is cocaine

38 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
  1. AI has taken over various business tasks like marketing, sales, and research.
  2. The tech industry is increasingly laying off employees due to automation and AI.
  3. Excessive reliance on smartphones and AI technologies can lead to a trap of addiction and dependency.

Thank you

28 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
  1. The author thanks readers for supporting their work as the year ends.
  2. Encouragement is given for readers to conduct their own research and form their own opinions.
  3. The author acknowledges their imperfections in research and highlights their journey towards seeking truth.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to 2024 — and beyond

26 implied HN points • 25 Dec 23
  1. 2024 will bring more advancements in technology like microphone surveillance and AI-powered smart glasses.
  2. There is a growing concern about climate change being used as a pretext to limit consumption and control behavior.
  3. The threat of world war in 2024 will increase, targeting populations with opposing values, but developed countries may not experience physical violence.

Hollywood wants you to be plastic

38 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
  1. Hollywood influences start in developing countries and movies before affecting the West.
  2. Plastic pollution has significant health effects, like gender dysphoria and endocrine disruption.
  3. Transitioning from disposable plastic to real, quality items promotes sustainability and respect.
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We live in a global theocracy

35 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
  1. Apple and tech companies are shaping a new reality with their products, creating a new age religion
  2. New age rituals and beliefs are influencing our daily lives through tech, media, and entertainment
  3. The modern world operates as a theocracy, where beliefs in science, technology, and culture shape societal norms

The perils of sleeping with your iPhone

40 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23
  1. The perils of sleeping with your iPhone can lead to interference with dreams and subliminal signals.
  2. The world is moving towards smart cities controlled by big tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft.
  3. Faith and self-reliance are important in navigating the challenges of dependence on technology and societal control.

What's really happening in Israel

17 implied HN points • 23 Nov 23
  1. The world focuses on one 'current thing' at a time, like the new war in the Middle East.
  2. Understanding global events involves looking at race and religion, despite them being taboo topics.
  3. There's a shift towards a universal religion based on Noah1de laws, aiming for a global government and race.

Living without a smartphone: The definitive guide

40 HN points • 02 Aug 23
  1. Smartphones are robbing us of our humanity, making us always busy and less reflective.
  2. You can live without a smartphone by using alternatives like laptops for communication and navigation.
  3. Separate your personal life from official identity by using an old smartphone for mainstream interactions.

The masses will soon believe in UFOs

28 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
  1. Mainstream news are discussing the topic of UFOs openly and seriously.
  2. Ideas and beliefs can spread like a 'mind virus' from Hollywood to mainstream news.
  3. People can be easily misled and manipulated to believe in various ideologies and concepts.

How to escape Worldcoin

21 implied HN points • 13 Aug 23
  1. Worldcoin aims to use eye authentication to cater to people who may struggle with digital technology.
  2. Technological companies like Worldcoin are part of a broader grand vision to reshape reality under control of design.
  3. Escaping technological control involves holding on to individuality, what is real, and faith in something beyond human power.

Hollywood wants you to be an atheist. Here is why.

28 implied HN points • 21 May 23
  1. Hollywood uses symbols like crucifix to influence emotions and perceptions in movies.
  2. Atheism is portrayed as a religion that promotes ethical behavior without the need for God.
  3. To counter Hollywood's influence, strengthen faith, be aware of emotional manipulation, and disconnect from mainstream media.

Apple will popularize chip implants. Here is how.

29 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
  1. Apple may popularize chip implants in the future.
  2. Apple normalizes technology and makes it fashionable for mass adoption.
  3. Mass adoption of technology can pave the way for authorities to mandate less private versions of the same.

Nobody can stop AI now. Except farmers.

24 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
  1. The Tower of Babel serves as a warning about the unchecked advancement of AI.
  2. AI's rapid progress raises concerns about the future job market and the value of traditional skills.
  3. Encouraging the preservation and practice of real, tangible skills is vital for maintaining freedom and self-sufficiency.

Feminism and microplastics are castrating humanity.

24 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
  1. In modern times, dating and relationships have become transactional and driven by online platforms.
  2. Big tech companies are advancing technology to reduce the need for human labor in the future.
  3. Feminism and societal changes are impacting traditional gender roles and dynamics in harmful ways.

The sky is falling, and other bedtime stories

24 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
  1. Mainstream storytelling is driven by emotions, not facts.
  2. Question the narratives we are fed and seek the truth in our own lives.
  3. Truth is found in individual practices, not in external ideologies or narratives.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to 2023 — and beyond.

31 implied HN points • 23 Dec 22
  1. Mainstream news is not about informing but about generating a synthetic fantasy world.
  2. Stay prepared for potential climate lockdowns, mass psychosis, and financial collapse by minimizing dependence on centralized systems.
  3. Be mindful of mainstream media narratives and consider opposing views for a different perspective.

Hollywood doesn't want you to like the sun. Here is why.

24 implied HN points • 06 Feb 23
  1. Hollywood often portrays the sun negatively in movies
  2. Mainstream media and authorities may have an agenda against the sun
  3. Spending time in natural sunlight and connecting with nature can be beneficial

Apple's Vision for humanity: a 5 year roadmap to slavery

15 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
  1. Apple's Vision Pro virtual reality headset is set to become a central replacement for consumer technology in 5 years.
  2. Behavior change tactics and severe lockdowns are expected to drive massive adoption of virtual reality.
  3. A sequence of events including war, financial reset, climate events, and pandemics may culminate in a significant shift by 2030.

HomePod, Alexa, and the end of freedom

21 implied HN points • 27 Jan 23
  1. Technology like smart home devices can be used for control rather than convenience.
  2. Programs and developers are modern terms for controlling aspects of our lives.
  3. Choosing convenience over freedom can lead to losing control of our own world.

Ears Wide Shut

22 implied HN points • 10 Jan 23
  1. Vibrations and frequencies matter more than words in many cultures.
  2. Cellular towers transmit powerful frequencies affecting our bodies.
  3. To protect against EMF, consider distance, diet, and grounding techniques.

Want to be a global tyrant? Here is your playbook.

28 implied HN points • 13 Oct 22
  1. Life in South East Asia is freer and happier than in Western democratic countries.
  2. Large institutions can breed corruption and lack accountability as they become larger.
  3. Strategies used by global power-brokers include technology, Hollywood, and manipulation of ideologies.

Escape the Big Tech mouse trap. One VPN at a time.

21 implied HN points • 30 Nov 22
  1. Consumer technology traps users by offering seemingly free services, leading to addiction and dependency.
  2. Using a VPN enhances online security and privacy by encrypting traffic and changing IP addresses.
  3. Big Tech companies are introducing VPN services to potentially control and undermine independent VPN providers.

How to liberate your laptop: The definitive guide

4 HN points • 12 Sep 23
  1. Be aware of how tech companies can manipulate and control your personal devices without your consent.
  2. Consider transitioning to Linux as a way to escape from the restrictions imposed by big tech companies like Apple.
  3. Take control of your data by using offline tools like VeraCrypt for encryption and KeyPassXC for password management.

How to avoid zombies and stay human

15 implied HN points • 26 Oct 22
  1. Bad things happen when humans merge into big groups.
  2. There is already advanced technology in place to monitor everything you say and do.
  3. Take steps to protect your privacy by limiting smartphone use and being aware of surveillance technology.

We live in a fake illusion

17 implied HN points • 13 Sep 22
  1. The corporate world creates illusions and tricks us into believing in them
  2. Consumer technology aims to disconnect us from reality and keep us fixated on screens
  3. Breaking the illusion requires growing up, taking responsibility, and engaging with reality

What the iPhone wants from humanity

14 implied HN points • 27 Sep 22
  1. Smart devices like the iPhone are changing human behavior, not just augmenting it.
  2. Apple's focus has shifted from serving humans to having humans yield to its authority.
  3. New features in the latest iPhones, like Dynamic Island and Always-on Display, may contribute to the loss of privacy and control over personal data.

The truth about Ukraine, Taiwan, and everything else

14 implied HN points • 08 Aug 22
  1. Unplug from daily news and focus on timeless truths from old books for clarity.
  2. History is cyclical, and challenges today are part of a war that began long ago.
  3. The real war is against the people, seeking absolute control, and it's essential to reclaim individual agency by unplugging and thinking independently.

Smartphones are bad news. How to get your life back.

15 implied HN points • 06 Jul 22
  1. Smartphones and smart technologies can negatively impact our lives.
  2. Using smartphones intentionally, as just-in-case tools, can lead to better focus and decision-making.
  3. Reducing dependence on smartphones and engaging more with real-life activities can result in a more fulfilling and intentional life.

What Hollywood does to your freedom

14 implied HN points • 27 Jul 22
  1. Movies use choices and emotions to influence us subconsciously.
  2. Democracy revolves around providing choices.
  3. Humans may subconsciously sacrifice themselves for collective beliefs.

On office politics, and the G20

8 implied HN points • 21 Nov 22
  1. Mainstream media quickly shifts focus from critical events to lighter topics like the G20 summit.
  2. G20 summit resembled a corporate event more than a top-level country meeting.
  3. Warning about the growing divide between those under illusion and those aware, advising acceptance and focus on personal domain.

Is our planet about to stop spinning?

10 implied HN points • 31 Aug 22
  1. There is fearmongering about the environment, but technology is advancing behind the scenes.
  2. Consumer technology hasn't significantly improved lives despite advancements like Amazon and Uber.
  3. Humans are part of the environment, and what's bad for one is bad for the other - focus on living fully to benefit both.

On Bitcoin. And decision-making.

10 implied HN points • 21 Jun 22
  1. Luck plays a big role in human outcomes, especially in a world where AI and algorithms are increasingly influential.
  2. When making decisions, trust and confluence are key factors to consider. Trust the people you align with and look for overlap in trusted opinions.
  3. Bitcoin is seen as a solid long-term investment due to its ownership properties, despite risks like outside interference.

Which way, modern man?

8 implied HN points • 18 Aug 22
  1. The pineal gland plays a crucial role in human identity and destiny.
  2. Deactivating the pineal gland can lead to loss of spirituality, genius, and connection to the divine.
  3. Modern humans face a dual assault on their humanity through biological and cultural means.

10 unorthodox habits you should read about, on empty stomach

5 implied HN points • 14 Jul 22
  1. Consider embracing traditional health practices for autonomy and sovereignty over your well-being.
  2. Experiment with unconventional habits like urine therapy, no shampoo, and homemade toothpaste.
  3. Explore natural approaches like barefooting, fruit mono-meals, fasting, and other unorthodox wellness methods.

The farming of humans. Or how to spot a trap.

7 implied HN points • 20 Nov 21
  1. Evolution has led humans to a state where most necessities are readily available, but this can be a trap.
  2. Preparedness for future disruptions is important, and practical actions like storing essentials can help.
  3. Embracing aspects of nomadism and minimalism may offer freedom and flexibility in a changing world.

What I learned from eating tacos for one year

3 implied HN points • 17 Jun 22
  1. Mexico's decentralized power structure allows for more localized decision-making and enforcement.
  2. Western media perception of Mexico may not accurately reflect the safety and cultural preservation in the country.
  3. Living in Mexico offers freedom and options, attracting expats seeking lifestyle changes and cost-effective living.

There is no such thing as online privacy.

3 implied HN points • 11 Apr 22
  1. Online privacy is a myth; sharing data means it's no longer private.
  2. Compartmentalize your digital life with disposable devices and separate partitions.
  3. Be intentional with smartphone use, keep it switched off when not needed to protect your privacy.

Worried about 2022? Apply some Sun Tzu.

3 implied HN points • 29 Mar 22
  1. Communities can be vulnerable, opt for dispersed networks instead.
  2. Don't engage in direct confrontation with stronger opponents, opt out.
  3. Invest in relationships and partnerships for navigating challenges, rather than solely stockpiling resources.