Nobody reads anymore, so I built a text-to-speech engine for my blog 💀
I use AI every day. For code, for images, for LinkedIn grammar... I'm going to be honest about all of it - the good, the bad, and the part that's been stuck like a splinter in my nail, that I haven't been able to pull out. I love it and I really hate it.
Getting "verified" online sounds harmless - even reassuring. A quick ID check, a face scan, a little badge that says you're real. But behind that simple checkmark sits an entire ecosystem of data collection, identity binding, and surveillance infrastructure that most people never stop to question. This isn't just about proving who you are -it's about linking your real-world identity to everything you do online - permanently, and at scale. So before you upload your ID and smile for the camera, it's worth asking: what exactly are you verifying yourself into?
We are voluntarily being assimilated, and that's productivity!