Therefore, we declare war. Not against technology, but against algorithmic determinism. We propose .
When forced to provide data, provide false data wherever legally possible. Use fake names, fake birthdays, fake addresses. Answer profiling questions inconsistently. Train image recognition systems with mislabeled images. Complete CAPTCHAs for content you oppose.
The choice is not between building and not building. The choice is between building with integrity or building in service of exploitation. Choose accordingly.
In an era where algorithms have become the backbone of our digital lives, shaping everything from our social media feeds to our financial transactions, it's time to question the unchecked power of these automated systems. As we increasingly rely on algorithms to make decisions on our behalf, we're faced with a stark reality: these systems are not infallible, and their omnipresence threatens to undermine the very fabric of our society. manifesto on algorithmic sabotage
So what can you do to join the movement of algorithmic sabotage? Here are some tactics to get you started:
suggests that "bugs" in monopolistic systems should be defended and utilized for personal or community benefit rather than reported and fixed. Techno-Politics
Algorithms are only as good as the data they are trained on, and the values that are programmed into them. They reflect the biases and prejudices of their creators, and they amplify the existing power structures of society. They are not objective, but rather a reflection of the subjective values and assumptions of their designers. Therefore, we declare war
Core ethical principles
These are small things. They will not topple the system. But they will change you. And changed people, acting together, change systems.
By midnight, the blue light in Elara’s room went out. The Chorus was still running, but it was stuttering, hallucinating, and struggling to reconcile a world that had suddenly decided to be messy again. When forced to provide data, provide false data
But every system has its friction. Every code has its glitch. is the art of reclaiming our humanity by becoming un-optimizable. 1. Refuse the Data Mirror
Algorithms have insidiously woven themselves into the fabric of our daily lives. They dictate what news we read, what products we buy, and even what jobs we're eligible for. These systems, often shrouded in secrecy, are designed to optimize efficiency, profit, and engagement—often at the expense of human values like empathy, fairness, and transparency.
A system that cannot tolerate nonsense cannot tolerate freedom.