#digital-privacy
10 episodes
#1179: The Architecture of Childhood: Writing for Young Minds
Think writing for kids is easy? Discover why stripping a story to its foundations is the hardest technical challenge a writer can face.
#1164: The Triple Homicide of the Soul: The Ethics of Gossip
Explore why the truth can be a weapon and how ancient Jewish wisdom treats gossip as a "triple homicide" of the soul.
#994: The Sideloading Tax: Navigating Android Security
Stop letting Google gaslight you. Learn how to safely install apps outside the Play Store while keeping your data secure from poisoned packages.
#857: The End of the Shift Key: Real-Time AI Writing Buffers
Can local AI fix your messy typing in real-time? Explore the tech behind "transparent buffers" that turn sloppy drafts into polished prose.
#331: From Hotel Hacks to Digital Resistance: The Travel Router
Discover how a hotel billing hack became a tool for digital resistance and how a Linksys "accident" changed internet privacy forever.
#266: The Telemetry Trap: Why Your Devices Won't Stop Talking
Herman and Corn dive into the hidden world of telemetry, exploring why our devices phone home and whether "anonymous" data is actually a myth.
#254: The Digital Shadow: Uncovering the Power of Metadata
Every file has a digital shadow. Discover how metadata tracks your life, from ancient libraries to modern AI surveillance.
#222: Your Life for Sale: Navigating the Data Broker Economy
Discover how a $430 billion industry tracks your every move and learn the steps you can take to reclaim your digital privacy in 2026.
#73: VPNs: Privacy Myth vs. Reality
VPNs: privacy savior or marketing hype? We expose the truth behind the grand claims and technical realities.
#35: Secure Messaging: Beyond the Buzzwords
Is your secure messaging truly private? We expose the hidden truths behind E2EE, cloud backups, and corporate ownership.