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.
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.
LATEST INTERVIEW
The Quiet Erosion
of Personal Liberty.
Modern life shifts responsibility away from individuals and families.
The transition is sold as progress—across parenting, technology and everyday decision-making. What are the consequences of this abdication?
This interview explores that tension with Reality Check Radio's Michael Arbon—and how people can remain capable within it.
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
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.
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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.
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, 2026•1 min read
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, 2026•11 min read
A New Nation
My thoughts on Western Australia secession and digital ID in the proposed new constitution. ...more
identity
May 05, 2026•9 min read
Identity Opens Doors For Others
Identity empowers others in unpredictable ways. ...more
identity
February 26, 2026•5 min read
The Family Puzzle
Family isn’t lifestyle. It’s infrastructure. ...more
unsupervised
February 08, 2026•2 min read
Then Handover Problem
Freedom doesn't fail in obvious ways. ...more
unsupervised
February 02, 2026•2 min read