Understand and take action.
Conferences
We cannot fight against what we do not understand, and the tech giants have understood this all too well!
In a connected world where our fundamental rights are often disregarded and where our data helps fund the world’s atrocities, this talk invites us to rethink our relationship with technology. It offers a genuine wake-up call regarding the dangers of digital technology, as we explore concrete ways to use it more ethically. This space is now one of the decisive arenas where our collective future is being played out.
Target audience: the talks are aimed at associations, collectives, university, local governments, and businesses.
– They provide insight into the challenges and implications of digital technology use
They last approximately 2 hours (1 hour of presentation + 1 hour of discussion)
Prices vary depending on the number of attendees.
For local associations and collectives, lectures can be organized on a pay-what-you-can basis.
List of upcoming workshops and lectures here
Group Workshops
The workshops are interactive and help participants gradually regain control of their data. Participants are encouraged to make choices about their digital habits and are guided step by step toward more ethical services.
They are typically held following a conference.
This corresponds to Level 1 of “UnGAFAMization”
It is intended for anyone with a cell phone who wishes to use alternatives to commonly used services.
No computer skills are required. Everyday language is used.
Topics covered during the workshop:
– Analyzing the existing apps on your cell phone.
– Creating a new email address and calendar.
– Switching to a new service provider.
– Alternatives to conventional apps (browser, search engine, email, cloud storage, keyboard, note-taking, mapping, translator, music, social media, artificial intelligence, etc.)
– Using WebApps as alternatives to apps.
– Tips for digital safety and hygiene.
The workshop lasts approximately 3h30.
A document summarizing the topics covered during the workshop will be made available at the end of the workshop.
Prices vary depending on the organization and the number of participants.
List of upcoming workshops and conferences here
One-on-one coaching
It’s not easy to completely “deGAFAMize,” which is why I offer my services to help you switch your phone’s services and operating system (Android only).
This corresponds to Level 2 of “UnGAFAMization”
It’s for anyone with a cell phone who wants to take that extra step to permanently leave GAFAM services behind.
Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to use your old apps if you want 😉 And your phone will remain very easy to use!
What’s included:
– Changing your phone’s operating system (OS).
– Setting up a new email address and calendar.
– Transferring data to the new provider.
– Hands-on guidance and explanations.
– Alternatives to conventional apps (browser, search engine, messaging, cloud storage, keyboard, note-taking, maps, translator, music, social media, artificial intelligence…)
– Email support after the session.
– Improved security (password manager, 2FA, best practices & digital hygiene, etc.)
– Optional: installation and configuration of Linux on your computer.
An individual session typically lasts 2 to 4 hours
Price: from 150 CHF to 480 CHF
Digital Guide
Want to learn on your own?
A 60-page digital guide to walk you through the process of “de-GAFAM-izing” your life, step by step.
It contains everything you need to take back control of your data and privacy and is divided into three levels of difficulty.
– Permissions and trackers on your phone.
– A list of mobile apps that serve as alternatives to commonly used services.
– Alternative services and app stores.
– Best practices for use.
– How to truly protect your privacy.
– The importance of switching operating systems.
– How to decentralize the services we use.
And much more…
Awarness
Target audience: schools (students aged 12 to 25)
Mission: to raise awareness about more ethical digital use and the challenges associated with proprietary services.
I help students become more aware of their digital habits and encourage them to question the technological status quo.
I offer alternatives to the apps they use daily and encourage them to reconsider their relationship with their smartphones—this seemingly innocuous object that nonetheless shapes their daily lives.
The awareness sessions last approximately 3 hours (2 hours of presentation + 1 hours of discussion)
Price upon request.
Q&A
Absolutely, 99% of apps work very well on other operating systems. There may be a few exceptions, but they’re rare, and there are often workarounds available if a problem does arise.
Noo, it is possible to transfer old emails and contacts to the new email account. It is also possible to automatically forward future emails that arrive in the old account to the new one.
Yes, it’s very simple. Just download the data (for example, from Google using takeout.google.com) and reimport it into the new service.
Most of the solutions I offer are open source. This means that the source code is available to anyone. This demonstrates the integrity of these applications. For non-open-source applications, I rely on companies that have user-friendly data privacy policies, which generally prevent our data from being sold.
No, or very few. The alternative operating systems and apps I recommend are specifically chosen for their ease of use 🙂
Not really. Many services are free and donation-based (which I strongly encourage). For example, for cloud storage of my data, my emails, and my calendar, I pay 5.- per month.
There’s no reason why this should happen more often with these new services than with the old ones 🙂 And if you need help, there’s always technical support available for the service you’re using.
No more time than necessary 😉 The workshops and coaching sessions I offer are specifically designed to help us do this work together. Once we get things set up, it runs on its own 🙂
Of course, but I’m sure you’ll never want to go back 😉