Hi, my name is
Paul Conlon
Author, Engineer, father, mentor & freedom advocate
“Think of Citizen One as a self-help guide for navigating the digital future.
Forewarned is forearmed.”
Australian Federal Senator, Malcolm Roberts, 2024
The book
Citizen One.
Worried about digital ID? You should be, and you’re not alone.
Buy Citizen One here and if you’re not happy for any reason, just email me within 30 days and I’ll refund your purchase. You keep the book. I’ll even send you the audio book as soon as it’s ready!
Our society is sleepwalking into treacherous times. Digital ID is making us more transparent to government, while government is becoming more opaque to us. The pages of history are chillingly clear. This doesn’t end well.
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A little bit
about me.
With MyID, Aadhaar, EUDI, the “Real ID” Act, and more – governments are claiming ownership of their citizens and extracting their resources.
I can help explain why and what you can do about it.
My grandmother’s chilling stories of her childhood in 1930s Germany, where the government weaponised identity through technology, inspired my study of the relationship between technology and human identity.
You need to know what I learned!
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Blog & Interviews
Interview: Does Digital ID Threaten Our Humanity?
My latest talk about the importance of human identity and how Digital ID risks polluting the human experience. Explore the complexities and potential dangers of Digital ID. Delve into why identity matters and the unique risks associated with its exposure…
MyGovID – A Lesson in Voluntarism & Promises
I remember my first electric guitar. To a young boy, the red Stratocaster copy and the small practice amp it came with was just the height of style and cool. I named it Phoenix. Of course, it had come only…
What Australia Day Means To Me
Today is Australia Day. A meaningful and deeply personal occasion for many. To me, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the individuals who built and maintained our brown land. In particular, Simpson and his donkey comes to my mind when…
Citizen One Book – The Case Against Government Digital Identity – Chapter 1: Lessons from my Oma
“Danke.. bitte.. guten Tag.” (Thanks, please, good day). Four simple German words… that irrevocably altered the course of history for my family. Four simple German words, hastily thrown together by a U.S. Army soldier during his mission to liberate Berlin…
“I Enjoyed Watching You Buy That Bra”: India’s Digital Shackle, Aadhaar, Unveils the Perils of Centralised Identity
Indians, like many global citizens, are becoming increasingly entangled in a complex digital web, with the Aadhaar system serving as the central spider. While seemingly innocuous at first glance, this government-mandated digital identity system has led to a myriad of…
Just Let Me Die! Voluntary Assisted Dying, Identity & Choice
Last week, a strong lady said a final goodbye to her mother. With the help of voluntary assisted dying (VAD), Caroline Wingdén at last saw the lady who gave her life, released from her own… and with it, the relentless…
Say No to SMS and Emailed Receipts
In our increasingly digital world, personal privacy rightfully takes the spotlight as a major concern for individuals. While the basics of online security, like strong passwords and safeguarding PINs, are widely acknowledged, many still overlook potential risks in the everyday…
The Importance of Keeping Your Residential Address Secret
Your residence is your sanctuary, the place where you should feel most secure and comfortable. It’s where you unwind after a long day, spend quality time with your loved ones, enjoy your personal space, and sleep at night. But did…
The Importance of Keeping Your Job a Secret for Personal Privacy
In our increasingly interconnected world, maintaining personal privacy has become a paramount concern. One area where privacy is often overlooked is in the realm of one’s profession. Your job not only defines your income but can also reveal a wealth…