Gerry McGovernData strike
We need a data strike
AI and Big Tech feed on our data. If we take our data away then we can seriously slow Big Tech's capacity to devour our environment.
We need a data strike.
504 Battery DrWhat would a data strike look like?
Murray GM - Paperposts@504DR @gerrymcgovern i’d imagine it would mean going dark, no use, no inputs. pretty tough for most people, but simplest would be to just take the day off - go offline for 24hours.
turn off your devices (or at least disconnect). no pulling data, no behavioral data, no sharing of data. analog entertainment and no credit cards.
turn off your devices (or at least disconnect). no pulling data, no behavioral data, no sharing of data. analog entertainment and no credit cards.
I could easily do that right now - plenty of springtime chores to keep me busy.
Maybe make it a monthly or even weekly thing for everyone who can do it to do.
@gerrymcgovern @504DR that would be amazing, a monthly #noDataDay
Have it last Friday of the month, share a bunch of images/assets on the Thursday night before - go dark for the day. Like a little 'lights off' gif to post on IG, FB, Bluesky and Masto (no data, even for the scrapers, browsers and ISPs)
I'm going to start that this month.
@504DR @gerrymcgovern ok so this felt like a good idea to me, so created an account and a supporting site.
@nodataday
suggesting Saturday 3rd of May for the first one.
i’ll add more on the site about it and tips. DM me if you want share any thought or add stuff to the site
@Paperposts @gerrymcgovern @nodataday
Excellent; way to take it to the next level. 💪
I'll be sure to pass along any posts about it. ( I've got your account set to notifications for me. )
Saturdays may be easier for ppl to do, too.
NO DATA DAY@504DR @Paperposts @gerrymcgovern yes, saturdays seem like a better starting point.
inaugural No Data Day Saturday 3rd May
will not see you there ;)
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