In the face of these dangers, we propose a radical solution: algorithmic sabotage. By sabotaging algorithms, we can:
We reject the argument that "if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear." Privacy is not about secrecy; it is about autonomy. When every action is tracked, freedom is curtailed. Sabotage is not a crime; it is a defense mechanism. Just as a cuttlefish changes its skin to confuse predators, so must we change our digital signatures to confuse the collectors. manifesto on algorithmic sabotage
No one should be compelled to provide truthful, clean, or representative data to a system that was designed without their consent and operates against their interest. In the face of these dangers, we propose
You are already a saboteur. Every time you let a chat bot hang on "Typing..." while you make tea. Every time you answer a scheduling poll with "All times work, I choose none." Every time you downvote a perfectly good post for no reason. You are fighting. Sabotage is not a crime; it is a defense mechanism
We commit to three distinct layers of resistance. You may adopt one, two, or all three, depending on your risk tolerance and access to infrastructure.