Technology journalist and data privacy expert Naomi Brockwell explains the complexities of online privacy and the ever-expanding reach of both government and corporate surveillance. The “if you've got nothing to hide, you've got nothing to fear” mindset accepted by much of the American public is, best-case scenario, a sign a great privilege and comfort and, worst-case scenario, full-blown head-in-the-sand denial of reality. Almost every device, app, and wifi network you use sends out an unimaginable amount of data all the time. Data brokers sell your information to whoever is willing to pay, and you can be sure that governments are some of their most reliable customers. Naomi shares tons of practical strategies that almost anyone can implement to protect their privacy, money, and freedom while online.

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Naomi’s video on reverse firewalls: https://youtu.be/_0EiqiPuR4Q?si=s71q45bLXTiUj4co

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Outline:

[0:00] Is privacy possible anymore?

[3:55] History of American privacy rights

[13:39] The “I have nothing to hide” fallacy

[21:49] Google gives away your data for free

[29:45] Resist anti-privacy fear-mongering

[34:22] Not all VPNs are created equal

[39:59] How to make secure credit card payments

[45:18] Better options for search, email, and calendars

[58:19] Constant surveillance changes behavior

[1:01:20] Are free markets bad for privacy?

[1:06:40] Apple is better than Microsoft or Google

[1:13:35] There is no privacy in your car

[1:21:50] Everyone can see your wifi network

[1:26:08] How parents should think about social media

[1:34:38] Security through obscurity no longer works

[1:36:29] The AI revolution will democratize online privacy

[1:44:51] Why don’t most people care about privacy?

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In part two of my conversation with evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying, we discuss what evolutionary biology can teach us about sex, gender, adulthood, and religion. With the recent explosion in transgender identification across American society, along with the censorious condemnation of any criticism within polite circles, we must reexamine the nature of human individuality and our fundamental understanding of male and female. Bret and Heather give a thorough explanation of why biological sex evolved in the first place and how it’s actually defined scientifically. We then zoom out to how this particular issue is just one facet of a broader cultural trend that’s undermining our ability to become true adults who are capable of leading productive, fulfilling, and moral lives.

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Outline:

[0:00] Why going outside really matters

[4:51] Gender is the software of sex

[13:55] Human flexibility vs inescapable biology

[22:58] Monogamy, birth control, and casual sex

[29:22] Transgender dogma undermines women’s liberation

[37:31] Valuable diversity and the scientific method

[44:42] The provisional role of scientific authority

[47:09] How media twists true data to spread false narratives

[52:39] What does it mean to be (and become) an adult?

[1:01:55] Kids destroy your life…and give you something better

[1:10:38] The purpose of traditional rites of passage

[1:18:00] Adapting religious orthodoxy to the 21st century

[1:24:23] Faith, Catholicism, and morality

[1:33:53] How do we justify human dignity?

[1:38:35] Be grateful for and protect what we have

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How could a 5th-grader end up being accused of accidental blackface? And how could the school recklessly throwing around that accusation refuse to apologize? Today’s guests are currently on a crusade to answer those questions. This incident touches on crucial issues our society currently faces, especially in our schools. When adults fail to be more mature and measured than the children in their care, inflating honest mistakes into serious accusations of bigotry, they elevate their sensitivities above those of the children and risk causing serious psychological harm. Furthermore, they model a censorious, chastising social dynamic as the ethical norm for those kids and further encourage the excesses of cancel culture, which already dominate our discourse.

Outline:

[0:00] Intro and disclaimer

[1:58] Background of school incident

[7:24] Teacher accuses her of racism

[16:44] School officials demand an apology

[22:50] Aftermath and reflection on the incident

[30:19] Her parents’ initial reactions

[41:58] Taking action against school misconduct

[46:20] Suspicious behavior by the teacher

[51:18] Why Jay ran for school board

[58:58] Past issues with the school

[1:04:34] Why bother making a big deal of this?

[1:12:15] The bureaucracy kicks into gear

[1:26:26] Schools need to be held accountable

[1:33:25] Choosing schools depends on the child

[1:40:55] Why take the story public?

[1:46:16] The needs of kids should come first

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