introduction &mdash; digital ash https://digitalash.writeas.com/tag:introduction Former scientist, forever nerd Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:19:09 +0000 an attempt to tip the scales https://digitalash.writeas.com/an-attempt-to-tip-the-scales?pk_campaign=rss-feed <![CDATA[A few days ago I informed my friends on Instagram and Facebook that I would be leaving the social media platforms for greener pastures. The constant harvesting of our data and low-quality, scroll-inducing brain junkfood has made remaining on these platforms untenable. So instead of mindlessly scrolling I thought I would try once again to contribute. Since starting my role at SURF as a technical advisor I have been made acutely aware of the current digital domination of American tech companies (more commonly referred to as Big Tech). I still believe we can turn the tide and I will continue to work on this daily as part of my job, but I also want to contribute outside of that. One of the most beautiful rights we have as humans is the right to choose, but without information we are sure to choose the wrong things. Through this blog I hope to share my adventures in digital sovereignty, both professional and personal, and show people that we can tip the scales if we make the right choices. So if you are interested in joining me or feel like sharing something yourself, let me know. I hope to be making my first real post this week. For the music nerds: The title of this blog and the first post are homages to my favourite band Bright Eyes --- #introduction #digitalsovereignty]]> A few days ago I informed my friends on Instagram and Facebook that I would be leaving the social media platforms for greener pastures. The constant harvesting of our data and low-quality, scroll-inducing brain junkfood has made remaining on these platforms untenable. So instead of mindlessly scrolling I thought I would try once again to contribute.

Since starting my role at SURF as a technical advisor I have been made acutely aware of the current digital domination of American tech companies (more commonly referred to as Big Tech). I still believe we can turn the tide and I will continue to work on this daily as part of my job, but I also want to contribute outside of that.

One of the most beautiful rights we have as humans is the right to choose, but without information we are sure to choose the wrong things. Through this blog I hope to share my adventures in digital sovereignty, both professional and personal, and show people that we can tip the scales if we make the right choices.

So if you are interested in joining me or feel like sharing something yourself, let me know. I hope to be making my first real post this week.

For the music nerds: The title of this blog and the first post are homages to my favourite band Bright Eyes

#introduction #digitalsovereignty

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