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Paul G. Conlon

Author, engineer, and father

exploring freedom, identity, and responsibility in modern life.

“Citizen One… it’s excellent, and also quite frightening. The thing that really stood out for me was the way you relay the personal story back to the problem — You’ve done a great job.”

Australian Federal Senator, Alex Antic

How I see
the world.

Governments, and institutions now make decisions once handled by families, communities, and individuals — often in the name of safety or convenience.

The result is that we live under systems that increasingly manage behaviour.

Many people sense that something's wrong, but struggle to articulate what's been lost, or how to live well inside these constraints without becoming cynical, compliant, or extreme.

My work sits at this intersection of freedom, family, and technology. I help people understand what’s happening, why it matters, and how to protect their autonomy without technical skill.

It's about recovering personal accountability, family authority, and moral agency in a world increasingly designed to remove them — and learning how to live competently, peacefully, and freely within that reality.

Freedom does not survive on outrage or rights alone. Freedom requires responsibility — especially under systems designed to remove it.

If you’d like personalised help applying the ideas in my work to your life — for your family, your work, or your online presence — I offer a small number of 1:1 consultations.

No jargon, no overwhelm. Just clear steps suited to your situation. Click here to enquire – no obligation.

The book
Citizen One.

If you're concerned about digital ID, you’re not alone and you’re right to be asking questions.

Our society is drifting toward systems that make citizens increasingly transparent to government, while government itself becomes more opaque. The pages of history are clear. This doesn't end well.

My grandmother’s stories of life in 1930s Germany — where identity was weaponised long before it became digital — shaped everything I’ve done since. They taught me that technology changes, but human nature and power don’t.

Buy Citizen One directly from me. Unsigned and signed editions ship within Australia only. Signed copies are inscribed with your name unless requested otherwise.

Thoughtful updates
when they matter.

If you’ve found value here, I send occasional updates when there’s something worth your attention — new writing, interviews, or developments that affect family autonomy and personal freedom.

From understanding
to action.

If Citizen One helped you understand what’s happening, Weekend Anonymity is the next step.

Much of my public work focuses on understanding how digital identity systems reshape power, responsibility, and family life.

For those who want practical guidance — without needing technical skills — I’ve outlined a clear, step-by-step approach in Weekend Anonymity.

Weekend Anonymity is designed for ordinary families and individuals who want to reduce digital exposure and regain a measure of control, without disconnecting from modern life.

Learn more about Weekend Anonymity

Articles
and interviews.

Power: The Perfect Drug

Power: The Perfect Drug

A discussion with Barry Green on Radio WA ...more

culture ,interview

December 20, 20253 min read

Culture, Family, and Freedom: What Holds a Society Together

Culture, Family, and Freedom: What Holds a Society Together

A discussion with Paul Brennan on RCR radio New Zealand ...more

culture

December 19, 20253 min read

Censorship for Christmas: A Reflection on Freedom, Responsibility, and Inheritance

Censorship for Christmas: A Reflection on Freedom, Responsibility, and Inheritance

The Light Australia Issue 21 Christmas edition ...more

freedom

December 19, 20252 min read

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