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Paul G. Conlon

Engineer. Author. Researcher.

Exploring the systems that shape free societies.

FEATURED BOOK

Citizen One
The Case Against Digital Identity.

Technology is transforming the relationship between people and institutions.

Digital ID sits at the forefront—making citizens more visible to government, and government less visible to citizens. That asymmetry creates leverage.

This book traces how identification systems have amplified humanity's enduring lust for power throughout history, and what that means today.

“Citizen One… it’s excellent, and also quite frightening. The thing that really stood out for me was the way you relay the personal story back to the problem — you’ve done a great job.”

Australian Federal Senator, Alex Antic

LATEST RESEARCH

Would Australia Invade
if Western Australia Seceded?

Long-established political arrangements are increasingly being questioned.

Western Australian secession is one example—but it raises fears of retaliation. Could Canberra respond with military force?

This research tests that assumption against constitutional law, strategic geography, historical precedent and Australia's recent regional statecraft.

“A very sensible paper”

Professor Ian Brighthope

“Terrific analysis”

Former barrister Julian Gillespie

LATEST INTERVIEW

Digital Duty of Care
Explained.

Who decides what constitutes harm online?

Australia's proposed Digital Duty of Care shifts responsibility onto platforms to anticipate and prevent harm. But every safety system produces false positives—and in this case, the casualty may be legitimate speech.

This interview with Reality Check Radio's Michael Arbon explores online safety, regulation and the risks created when good intentions are embedded in systems of control.

“What I love about you is that you went out and wrote a book — you went out and did something to educate the people.

Michael Arbon

PRACTICAL RESOURCES

Weekend Anonymity
From Understanding to Action.

Ideas matter—but so do practical steps.

Weekend Anonymity is a simple online course offering a self-paced, step-by-step way to reduce digital exposure and stay safe online — without technical skills or disconnecting from modern life.

Learn more about Weekend Anonymity

“I'm so happy I've found an education path that is so well guided & explained clearly.

Just perfect for someone like me who has so much to learn.

Thank you for being the first to provide this bridge for people — I'm truly grateful for you creating this course.”

Wendy (Weekend Anonymity student)

RESEARCH & ADVISORY

Interested in
Working Together?

Whether you're navigating issues of personal autonomy, organisational governance, strategic policy or broader questions about technology and society, I offer a limited number of advisory engagements each month.

STAY INFORMED

Thoughtful Updates
When They Matter.

I send occasional updates when there’s something important to share — new writing, interviews, or developments that affect family autonomy and personal freedom.

Articles
and interviews.

Digital Duty of Care Explained

Digital Duty of Care Explained

Australia’s Digital Duty of Care, online safety and the risks of regulating harm. ...more

freedom ,interview &identity

September 21, 20261 min read

The Quiet Erosion

The Quiet Erosion

The quite erosion of personal liberty. A conversation about freedom, family and life in a managed world. ...more

freedom ,interview &identity

August 04, 20261 min read

Would Australia Invade?

Would Australia Invade?

Could Australia use force against an independent Western Australia? A strategic assessment of law, history and defence ...more

defence ,western australia &secession

July 30, 202611 min read

A New Nation

A New Nation

My thoughts on Western Australia secession and digital ID in the proposed new constitution. ...more

identity

May 05, 20269 min read

Identity Opens Doors For Others

Identity Opens Doors For Others

Identity empowers others in unpredictable ways. ...more

identity

February 26, 20265 min read

The Family Puzzle

The Family Puzzle

Family isn’t lifestyle. It’s infrastructure. ...more

unsupervised

February 08, 20262 min read

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