STEP 1 – THE ESCAPE PLAN
STEP 1 — THE ESCAPE PLAN —
The Roadblocks
The Frustrations
Dealing with Frustration
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Winning this race will not be a walk in the park, there will be frustrations along the way.
Implementing new technologies always comes with challenges, much like learning any new skill. Think back to when you first learned to drive a car, at first, it felt overwhelming: the pedals, the steering wheel, the rules of the road.
But with practice, it became second nature. The same applies here. All the frustration will soon feel like distant memories—just speed bumps on the road to a victory that’s well worth it.
Technical Frustrations
The technical aspects of digital privacy can seem daunting at first. However, the CARS system breaks everything down into manageable steps, ensuring you stay in control even when things don’t work as planned.
We’ll begin with small, simple baby steps, gradually building confidence and speed. Along the way, you’ll learn to troubleshoot, adapt, and find the help you need. With time, protecting your digital life will become as effortless as cruising down an open road.
And if you do encounter a breakdown, there’s no need to worry. You’ll discover a wealth of active support communities ready to guide you. With the right attitude, you’ll find the assistance you need to keep moving forward.
Disruption Frustrations
Change always brings disruption, even with the baby-step approach of the CARS system, which is designed to minimize interruptions to your daily digital routine.
Even just having to learn something new when your current systems seem to work just fine can be frustrating. But remember, your “old system” often works because it’s tightly integrated into Big Tech’s ecosystem—a system designed to lock you in, not free you.
Efficiency Frustrations
As a tech enthusiast, I understand the drive for efficiency, especially from the early days of computing when resources were limited. Our society places a high value on efficiency, often using it to justify centralized systems of control. Moving from Big Tech’s seamless, highly integrated platforms to multiple alternatives may require additional manual steps or a loss of some convenience. At first, this can feel counterintuitive.
When replacing a polished Big Tech app with alternative solutions, don’t let the loss of a few bells and whistles stop you. Remember, it’s the integration that’s the problem. This seamless integration is how Big Tech locks you into their ecosystem. Our goal is to dismantle or isolate those dependencies and take back control.
WHEN IT’S ALL TOO FRUSTRATING!
There may be parts of your digital life where moving away from Big Tech would be too frustrating right now due to:
In these cases, the best option may be to create a specialized isolation CAR for that part of your digital life, with a regular review date.
While you might not have all the skills you need right now, the availability of Digital Freedom Technologies is rapidly expanding, making future transitions easier. By isolating those parts for now, you’ll retain control and be ready to adapt as new tools and solutions emerge.