In this episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, Jason and Matt welcome back Hakeem Anwar, the visionary behind the "Take Back Our Tech" initiative. Hakeem is an experienced entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Above Phone, and proponent of extremely private technology.

During our conversation, we delve into the types of surveillance we have to worry about on Windows and macOS, and explore Microsoft's new Recall feature. We also tackle the implications of new proposed laws, such as the EARN IT Act and FISA 702 Reauthorization, and how these measures threaten our privacy. Hakeem shares his insights on how Google and Apple track the world's WiFi access points, revealing the extent of surveillance we're all subjected to.

We discuss the alarming deployment of spyware like NSO’s Pegasus and the backdoors in our phones, as well as the massive surveillance experiment conducted under the guise of COVID-19 contact tracing. Hakeem exposes the truth behind Apple's Face ID technology and the unsettling practices of WiFi-based positioning systems.

As always, we end on a positive note, with Hakeem offering actionable solutions for reclaiming digital privacy and autonomy. Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the critical steps needed to protect ourselves from invasive surveillance and empower our digital futures. (Length: 1:08:04)