Recently I started employing a simple two step aproach. People ask for my for my contact on a popular proprietary communication network and I simply responde that (1) I am not part of this network, and that (2) I use a better one called matrix. I try to convince them that it is a cool app using arguments adapted to the situation.
Other times, if the person is reasonable—a lot of people throw reason and common sense out of the window—I say that I did not accept the terms and conditions to this app and that it did not let me use it. From there I explain what I do not accept, and why using Matrix and Fediverse is acceptable for me and probablt them too, and how it improves privacy andand personal data control. If the person is interested enough or says that either has nothing to hide or is not so important to be tracked, I explain how are manipulated to make money for profit driven companies at the expense of their mental, physical and financial well being. Suggesting movies and documentaries, real life example helps a lot.
Recently the “The Social Dilemma” which is kinda both. A documentary call “Confessions of a Time Traveler - The Man from 3036” weather the story is true or not, we are heading in a similar direction. And probably any cyberpunk movie.
Recently I started employing a simple two step aproach. People ask for my for my contact on a popular proprietary communication network and I simply responde that (1) I am not part of this network, and that (2) I use a better one called matrix. I try to convince them that it is a cool app using arguments adapted to the situation.
Other times, if the person is reasonable—a lot of people throw reason and common sense out of the window—I say that I did not accept the terms and conditions to this app and that it did not let me use it. From there I explain what I do not accept, and why using Matrix and Fediverse is acceptable for me and probablt them too, and how it improves privacy andand personal data control. If the person is interested enough or says that either has nothing to hide or is not so important to be tracked, I explain how are manipulated to make money for profit driven companies at the expense of their mental, physical and financial well being. Suggesting movies and documentaries, real life example helps a lot.
What movies and docs do you recommend?
Here’s one that’s pretty good. https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/ - it’s on Netflix.
Ill see it, thanks.
Recently the “The Social Dilemma” which is kinda both. A documentary call “Confessions of a Time Traveler - The Man from 3036” weather the story is true or not, we are heading in a similar direction. And probably any cyberpunk movie.