Ep 195: Rise Above Big Tech: Defying The Surveillance State And Spiritual Sabotage with Hakeem Anwar

Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you. It’s the best way to support this podcast and the movement we’re building together: https://thewayfwrd.com/join/ Hakeem Anwar joins Alec for a discussion on how Big Tech tracks, trades, and monetizes user data — and what we can do to reclaim privacy. A former health firm engineer turned technologist, Hakeem exposes the hidden collaboration between Apple, Google, and law enforcement through systems like “Sensor Vault.” He also explains how surveillance extends beyond devices into the spiritual domain and introduces Above, a suite of privacy-first tools designed for autonomy. For more details, links, timestamps and resources mentioned in this episode, visit our website: https://thewayfwrd.com/content/ Resources and Links Above Phone $100 OFF Coupon Code (5 days only!): WAYFWRD100 Above Phone $50 OFF Coupon Code (Ongoing Discount): WAYFWRD https://abovephone.com/wayforward Take Back Our Tech: https://takebackourtech.orgConscious Tech Substack: https://tbot.substack.comFree Webinar: https://abovephone.com/webinar Related Links & References GrapheneOS: https://grapheneos.orgLineageOS: https://lineageos.orgJitsi: https://jitsi.orgNewPipe: https://newpipe.netXMPP Providers: https://providers.xmpp.net   The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground Up Experience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and use code TheWayForward for $50 off activation. Way Forward members get the fee waived: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— Sleep Deeper with BiOptimizers Magnesium Struggling with restless nights? Magnesium deficiency may be the reason. Try Magnesium Breakthrough: https://bioptimizers.com/alec — use code ALEC10 for 10% off. ————————— RMDY Collective: Homeopathy Made Accessible High-quality remedies and training to support natural healing. Enroll: https://rmdyacademy.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowaExplore: https://rmdycollective.org/?bg_ref=MKho6KZowa