Manifesto​

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At some point, you must decide where you stand. Compromise is not always possible, and neutrality is often a luxury that only the uninvolved can afford. There will be moments when you are asked—implicitly or explicitly—to accept what is unacceptable, to yield where you should hold firm, or to concede what should never be given away. This book is about drawing the line, making your position clear, and refusing to be moved.

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The chapters in this book focus on unwavering principles and non-negotiable boundaries. Machina Contra Tyrannidem (The Machine Against Tyranny) sets the stage, demonstrating how technology—particularly AI—can be wielded as either a tool of control or a weapon of resistance. In an age where information is power and surveillance is omnipresent, understanding AI is no longer optional; it is a necessity for those who refuse to be dominated.

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Nulla Via Media Cum Diabolo (No Middle Ground with the Devil) is about recognizing that some things cannot be reasoned with, bargained over, or softened—there are moments when compromise is simply surrender by another name. Non Unus Capillus (Not One Hair) reinforces the idea that even the smallest concessions can have lasting consequences, and that holding the line is sometimes the only way to ensure that what matters is not lost.

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There will always be pressure to accept just a little less, to concede just one point, to step just slightly back. Those who seek control rely on this slow erosion, knowing that each small loss makes the next one easier. But when you know what is truly non-negotiable, you can stand firm when it matters most. This book is not about strategy, it is about resolve. It is the reminder that some things are worth defending, no matter the cost.