What Does AI Actually Know About Me?
I asked AI what it knows about me. The answers were revealing, sometimes wrong, and a reminder of why digital privacy and critical thinking matter.
Ruben Storm
rubenstorm@privexa.eu
Ex-IT • Ex-military Nomad since 14 March 2017 🌍
Walked out of the system and never went back — living free ever since.
Minimalism • Privacy • Decentralization
»Freedom is a lifestyle, not a destination.«
📝 hive.blog/@rubenstorm 💬 Matrix: @rubenstorm:nope.chat
Hive Saved My Day: A Real Emergency Update
After a robbery in Windhoek, I had to cash out my Hive Dollars and sell some Bitcoin to replace my phone. It wasn't planned, but Hive gave me the liquidity I needed when it mattered most. Now I'm focused on rebuilding while continuing to create and share my journey.
Introducing StormMap — Automatic Sitemaps for Your Hugo Website
Introducing StormMap — A Hugo Sitemap Shortcode for Your Static Website. If you've been around the static site world for a while, you've probably heard of Hugo.
The Saddest Moment of My Journey
Nine years of travel and today was the first truly dark day. What happened on the road is something I cannot forget.
Overland from Moshi to Lusaka: 2500 Kilometers South
This journey was not about comfort. It was about continuing forward, even when the road was rough, the weather unfriendly, and energy low.
On the Road, One Stop at a Time
A long overland journey has begun, with multiple overnight stops and days spent on buses, stations, and the road. Choosing the slow route over flying, this trip is about endurance, movement, and discovery — starting in Moshi, with the destination still unknown.
A Bad Haircut and Zero Trust in the Process
Got a terrible haircut yesterday — the barber treated my head like a sculpture, moving clippers slowly with curves and corners. I didn’t trust the process, and it looks awful. Would never go back. ⚡
The Fediverse — A Simple Guide for Everyone
Curious about decentralized social networks? This guide explains how the Fediverse works, what Home, Local, and Federated timelines mean, and how to get started on Android using Tusky and Fedilab. You’ll also find tips on where to follow me across Mastodon, Friendica, Pixelfed, plus resources to dive deeper into the open social web.
Exploring the Fediverse: Friendica, Defcon.social, and My Travel Stories
I share my travel photos and stories on the Fediverse, an open and decentralized social network where one account can connect across multiple platforms. I recommend Friendica.world for privacy and flexibility, and Defcon.social (a Mastodon server) for easy sharing and higher image limits. With apps like Fedilab and Tusky, you can follow me and others across networks without being locked into a single platform. More freedom, more openness, and full control over your social experience.
Moving to the Decentralized Fediverse After 9 Years of Travel
After nearly nine years of travel, I’ve moved my content away from Facebook and into decentralized networks like the Fediverse and Nostr. I now share travel stories, photos, and exclusive follower-only updates across Mastodon, Misskey, Pixelfed, and my Hive blog, focusing on privacy, openness, and cross-platform connection. The future, for me, is decentralized.
Moving My Travel Updates to Mastodon
Follow my travel photos and location updates on Mastodon. Join me as I share countries, airports, and moments from the road.
The Silence Inside the German Boma, Arusha
Exploring Arusha’s German Boma: a silent colonial fortress where history, executions, and old prison walls still speak of the past.
The Silent Witness That Walks Through Time
The place still carries the weight of authority and distance — a reminder of how far power once reached, and how long its traces remain
Nostr + Bitcoin: The Digital Revolution of Free People
Tired of being censored, shadowbanned, or losing your posts to algorithms? Nostr is different. It’s decentralized, open, and free – where you own your words, your data, and your identity.
A Beer for me today...
#beerchain
From Platforms to Protocols: Why I'm Back on XMPP
If you'd like to connect with me on XMPP, you're very welcome! I first used it many years ago, and now I've returned to it — and I'm really glad I did.
Building My First Discord Server – Your Tips Are Welcome!
Join me on this journey as I build my first Discord server—dedicated to travel stories, photo sharing, tips, and behind-the-scenes moments. Let’s create a space to connect and explore together!
Living on Bitcoin: My Journey into a Decentralized Life
For years, I’ve been shifting my life away from traditional systems and toward Bitcoin. I calculate my expenses in sats
A Week in Tanzania: New Friends, Blockchain Adventures, and Unexpected Challenges
Tanzania adventure! New friends, Kilimanjaro dreams, and blockchain fun. Exploring Telos, creating NFTs, and loving the local vibe. Join me!
A Day in Moshi: EOS Troubles and Local Eats (Photo overload!)
Moshi walk pics coming soon! EOS drama strikes again. Can't power up CPU. Local lunch was cheap but not clean. Kilimanjaro peek-a-boo!
