Paul G. Conlon
Engineer. Author. Independent Researcher.
Exploring the systems, institutions & governance that shape free societies.
FEATURED BOOK
Citizen One
The Case Against Digital Identity
Technology is reshaping the relationship between citizens, institutions and the state. Digital ID sits at the forefront of that transformation.
As we become increasingly transparent to government, government itself becomes more opaque to us. My work examines these changes in-depth.
The tools evolve. The human temptation to accumulate power doesn't. History offers many precedents for this dynamic—and they deserve careful attention.
LATEST RESEARCH
Would Australia invade
if Western Australia seceded?
Serious defence policy questions deserve more than emotive answers.
One of the most common objections to Western Australian independence is that Canberra would respond with military force.
This research examines that claim through the lens of constitutional law, strategic geography, historical precedent and Australia's own regional statecraft and security relationships.
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.
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.
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
One Mistake I See Often
Disclosing your email address invites risks. ...more
culture
January 30, 2026•3 min read
Power is the Perfect Drug
A discussion with Barry Green on Radio WA ...more
culture ,interview
December 20, 2025•3 min read