Part of the Resistance Field Training track — 8 classes, take them in any order.
See the whole track →- Critical Thinking and Creativity with AI Date TBA
- Practical Propaganda Date TBA
- Build a Cyberdeck You're here
- Intro to Open Source Software Date TBA
- Practical Propaganda Date TBA
- Critical Thinking and Creativity with AI Date TBA
- Critical Thinking and Creativity with AI Date TBA
- Critical Thinking and Creativity with AI Date TBA
What You'll Learn
Big Tech rents you your own digital life. This hands-on build day gets you out from under it: you'll assemble a cyberdeck -- a pocket-sized Linux computer you fully own -- from a cheap single-board computer (or an old phone gathering dust), a touchscreen, storage, and an all-day battery, in a case rugged enough to go anywhere. No coding or Linux experience required; we walk through every step, from flashing the OS to first boot. Along the way you'll learn what it actually takes to own your compute -- off the cloud, off the surveillance grid -- and how to push it further with off-grid mesh networking, satellite comms, and local AI. Build a machine to get you out of Palantir's grasp.
- Build a pocket Linux computer that's genuinely yours
- Flash a real OS onto a cheap board, or resurrect a phone from your drawer
- Wire up screen, storage, and all-day power into a rugged deck
- Get out of Palantir's grasp: own your compute, off the surveillance grid
- Optional: go off-grid with LoRa mesh and satellite comms
Course Schedule
Week 1 1 session
Build a Cyberdeck
Week 3 1 session
Build a Cyberdeck
All times shown in Pacific Time
Where This Class Leads
What you leave able to do
- locate a substitute part when the named one is unavailable
- locate an open source replacement for software you pay for
- run a program someone else wrote and read its error
- assemble a working computer from parts you chose
- repurpose a retired device into a working server
- produce a parts list you can actually source
- reproduce your environment on a machine that is not yours
How you show it. The declaration file, and the same program running on a second machine with no steps taken that are not in the file.
Who Is This Course For
Everyone
Who this is for & what you'll need
Join the Course
Pay what you can - accessible learning for all
The minimum is $100 — it keeps out spam. Need a larger discount? Apply for a scholarship. We offer 100% scholarships — no one is turned away for lack of funds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are classes delivered?
All classes are live and online via video call. Sessions are recorded so you can review them later if you miss one.
What does "pay what you can" mean?
We show a suggested price, but you can pay any amount. If you need a larger discount, apply for a scholarship — we offer 100% scholarships and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Do I need prior experience?
🟢 No code. The AI writes any code. You'll never touch a terminal.
What do I get when I enroll?
Live sessions with the instructor, access to course curriculum materials, community access via our Matrix chat server, and recordings of all sessions.
Want to schedule this course for your team?
Contact us: [email protected]