Episode Details

In this MacVoices Live! conversation, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Brittany Smith, Jim Rea, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio finish off the discussion of UK tech legislation then explore the intricate realm of music rights and licensing in television shows, emphasizing the significance of restoring the original music and how it contributes to a more immersive viewing experience. Additionally, we delve into the possibility of utilizing AI technology to create new songs with a specific era or show's style, providing a potential solution. (Part 2)

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Chapters:

0:00:00 UK's tech policies and Netflix's move away from DVDs 0:01:51 Alarming government actions, even in familiar settings. 0:02:08 Negotiating Exploit Lifespan for Government Surveillance 0:04:19 UK and US Security Services' Attitudes towards Encryption 0:06:11 Ben Franklin's Quote and the Trade-Off Between Security and Liberty 0:06:39 Android updates and security concerns 0:08:05 Companies using locked-down devices for remote work in China 0:09:50 Specific VPNs for China and abiding by government rules 0:11:15 Speculation about VPNs and privacy concerns 0:18:10 Netflix sends surprise discs to current DVD subscribers 0:22:05 The Disconnect Between Art and Commercial Viability 0:23:36 Star Trek Prodigy: Another Victim of Show Scrapping 0:24:04 Disney Plus: A Prequel to Jules Fern's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea 0:24:34 Questioning the intention behind tax write-offs 0:26:07 Challenges in accessing certain movies due to licensing issues 0:28:22 Cultural significance overshadowed by copyright restrictions 0:29:57 Disney's role in extending copyright and its consequences 0:31:42 DVD vs Streaming: Music and Cultural Connection

Links:

It's not just iMessage: UK government could ban Apple security updates https://9to5mac.com/2023/08/24/apple-security-updates-ban/

Benjamin Franklin on sacrificing freedom for security https://quotesfromthepast.com/benjamin-franklin-on-sacrificing-freedom-for-security/

Netflix Says You Can Keep Their DVDs (and Request More, Too)

Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a mar