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Thank you for sharing your experience and insights. It’s fascinating—and admittedly unsettling—how the evolution of BLE mesh networks, particularly through contact tracing efforts, has revealed broader surveillance systems many might not even be aware of. Your discovery of a GPS surveillance system in your town highlights just how embedded these technologies have become in our daily lives, often without our full understanding or consent.
The use of iBeacon protocols by both Apple and now Google and Android devices underscores the extent of this pervasive tracking. The ‘15-minute Getto ID’ you mentioned is an eye-opening example of how easily such monitoring can become normalized, with many accepting it as an unavoidable trade-off for the convenience of modern technology.
Your concerns about the potential misuse of our data are valid and echo sentiments shared by many who value privacy and autonomy. As technology continues to advance, it’s crucial to remain vigilant and informed. Your experience serves as a valuable reminder of the importance of questioning and understanding the digital tools we use every day.
I wish Trump would pardon Snowden and bring him back to USA. I'm certain that Edward has much to offer to the critics of surveillance and would be curious to know if he has been able to maintain his technical expertise in all matters digital since his move to Moscow. Maybe the Russians don't want to let him go - just yet? Maybe they are learning from him.
I completely agree with you. A pardon for Edward Snowden would be a significant step, not just for his own freedom, but for the broader conversation around surveillance, privacy, and government accountability. Snowden’s insights have already contributed immensely to exposing the overreach of surveillance programs, and I have no doubt that he still has much to offer to critics of these practices.
It’s also an interesting thought about whether Russia is benefiting from his technical expertise. Given his deep knowledge of digital systems and cybersecurity, it’s certainly plausible that they see value in keeping him there. Regardless, it would be fascinating to see how Snowden could continue to influence the global debate on surveillance if he were allowed to return to the U.S. His voice is more relevant than ever in this digital age.
BLE mesh network began with the contact tracing years ago.
I went looking for humans broadcasting Bluetooth Mac addresses for a study group.
I ended up finding a GPS surveillance system in my town that is very creepy.
Iphone uses a IBeacon protocol to transfer data.
It appears google and android now use it.
Many people have the 15 minute Getto ID and don't even know it.
I have pointed it out and they say that's life. The price you pay for convenience of owning a smartphone.
Everything you say or do can and will be used against you in the near future as I see it.
The “near future” has already arrived.
You are most certainly correct in my view! We need to push back.
Thank you for sharing your experience and insights. It’s fascinating—and admittedly unsettling—how the evolution of BLE mesh networks, particularly through contact tracing efforts, has revealed broader surveillance systems many might not even be aware of. Your discovery of a GPS surveillance system in your town highlights just how embedded these technologies have become in our daily lives, often without our full understanding or consent.
The use of iBeacon protocols by both Apple and now Google and Android devices underscores the extent of this pervasive tracking. The ‘15-minute Getto ID’ you mentioned is an eye-opening example of how easily such monitoring can become normalized, with many accepting it as an unavoidable trade-off for the convenience of modern technology.
Your concerns about the potential misuse of our data are valid and echo sentiments shared by many who value privacy and autonomy. As technology continues to advance, it’s crucial to remain vigilant and informed. Your experience serves as a valuable reminder of the importance of questioning and understanding the digital tools we use every day.
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I wish Trump would pardon Snowden and bring him back to USA. I'm certain that Edward has much to offer to the critics of surveillance and would be curious to know if he has been able to maintain his technical expertise in all matters digital since his move to Moscow. Maybe the Russians don't want to let him go - just yet? Maybe they are learning from him.
I completely agree with you. A pardon for Edward Snowden would be a significant step, not just for his own freedom, but for the broader conversation around surveillance, privacy, and government accountability. Snowden’s insights have already contributed immensely to exposing the overreach of surveillance programs, and I have no doubt that he still has much to offer to critics of these practices.
It’s also an interesting thought about whether Russia is benefiting from his technical expertise. Given his deep knowledge of digital systems and cybersecurity, it’s certainly plausible that they see value in keeping him there. Regardless, it would be fascinating to see how Snowden could continue to influence the global debate on surveillance if he were allowed to return to the U.S. His voice is more relevant than ever in this digital age.