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Freedom to Stream Anywhere – Self-Hosted Media Solutions
Take control of your content. On this week’s Freedom Tech Weekend, we explore open source media servers you can run from home to stream music, movies, photos, and personal videos to your devices—anywhere in the world. Say goodbye to Netflix, Spotify, or Amazon Photos and hello to your self-hosted, private media cloud. We'll look at privacy-preserving platforms like Jellyfin, Emby, Ampache, Subsonic, and Navidrome, as well as legacy players like Kodi and Plex. Whether you're backing up old DVDs or building your own Spotify alternative, this guide shows you how to start simple with an old laptop and grow from there. 👉 Protect your privacy with tools you control. 👉 Play around this weekend, reclaim your data, and stream your stuff—your way. 🔐 Try our confidential, encrypted AI assistant at: https://trymaple.ai
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White Noise - Private Messaging—No Phone  Number Needed
This week on Freedom Tech Weekend, we’re diving into White Noise — a brand-new secure messaging app that rivals Signal but without centralized servers. Built on the Nostr protocol and leveraging the powerful MLS (Messaging Layer Security) standard, White Noise delivers encrypted, scalable, identity-free communication designed for freedom lovers. We cover: What makes centralized servers risky for private communication How White Noise combines MLS and Nostr to eliminate choke points The difference between Signal and decentralized messaging models A live demo of White Noise on an Android device Why projects like BitChat and Meshtastic are exciting but different How Nostr identities unlock app interoperability and sovereign identity How to test White Noise yourself this weekend Whether you're a builder, privacy advocate, or just curious about the tech that could replace mainstream platforms, this episode gives you the tools and context to try sovereign tech now. 🔐 Maple AI — Private, secure, confidential AI for teams: https://trymaple.ai 📲 White Noise App: https://whitenoise.chat 📢 Want to join us next week? Subscribe & tap the bell 🔔
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Beyond Fireworks: Intersection of Freedom, Technology, and Society based on The Sovereign Individual
In this special July 4th episode of Freedom Tech Weekend, we step away from tool demos and dive deep into the philosophy of The Sovereign Individual—a prophetic book that predicted the decline of the nation state and the rise of personal sovereignty via digital tools like Bitcoin, encryption, and the internet. Host Marks reflects on how broken money—not just taxes—was a root cause of the American Revolution and draws powerful parallels between that era and our current "Fourth Turning." We explore how technological revolutions are empowering individuals to become sovereign—moving beyond borders, working globally, and defending their freedom through decentralized systems. Key Topics: American Revolution Sovereign Individual Technology and Freedom The Fourth Turning Bitcoin as a tool for peaceful revolution From the origins of nation-states to the rise of the digital nomad class, this is a wide-ranging, thought-provoking conversation that celebrates independence and builds the case for a peaceful revolution—brick by digital brick. 📍Visit Maple AI – a privacy-first, freedom-aligned ChatGPT alternative: https://trymaple.ai
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RECLAIM YOUR VOICE - Getting Started with Podcasting 2.0 and Fountain
What if you could own your podcast and keep your freedom? In this episode of Freedom Tech Weekend, Marks dives deep into Podcasting 2.0 — a powerful open protocol that helps creators reclaim their feeds from platforms like Spotify and YouTube. Whether you're just launching your first show or looking to migrate off closed systems, Podcasting 2.0 offers tools like value-for-value monetization, chapter support, transcripts, and split payment payouts. We also explore tools like Fountain (which just merged with RSS Blue), and how Nostr is being used to decentralize podcast discovery. Learn how to create your own RSS feed, leverage Podcast Index, and why now is the best time to future-proof your show. 🔐 Sovereign tech matters. Whether it’s email, AI, or podcasting — each step gets you closer to controlling your data. 👉 Try out Maple AI – your encrypted, privacy-respecting AI: https://trymaple.ai 📺 New to Freedom Tech Weekend? We cover a different privacy-first tool each week to help you slowly decouple from surveillance tech.
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Embrace the Sunlight – The Computer That Supports Your Wellbeing
Ready to ditch eye‑strain and midnight doom‑scrolling? In this Freedom Tech Weekend episode we go hands‑on with the Daylight Computer DC‑1—the first tablet designed to emit zero blue light at the hardware level while remaining perfectly readable in direct sunshine. ☀️ Host Marks takes you on a demo of the DC‑1’s amber, glare‑free “LivePaper” display, shows how its adjustable color temperature protects your circadian rhythm, and explains why the project’s upcoming Linux flash image turns this Android slab into true sovereign tech. You’ll also learn the science behind blue light exposure, get practical light‑hygiene tips to improve sleep, and hear a follow‑up on last week’s Organic Maps discussion. If you’re exploring open‑source, privacy‑respecting gear—or just want healthier screen time—this episode is for you. 🔗 Explore Maple AI, the research assistant Marks used on‑air: https://trymaple.ai 📡 Follow Me X/Twitter: @marks_ftw Nostr: [email protected] Get confidential AI for free: https://trymaple.ai
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