Episode Details

In the continuation of an "enthusiastic" MacVoices Live! discussion, Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Ben Roethig, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Guy Serle debate the impact of the 23andMe hack and whether having your genetic information exposed is a significant privacy threat. The potential risks of hackers accessing your data, insurance companies exploiting it, and the legal and social implications are discussed. Additionally, we mention science fiction movies as precedent, as well as the CEO of Goldman Sachs and the art of DJing. (Part 3)

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Chapters:

0:00:00 The Importance of Privacy in Genetic Information 0:01:29 Comparing DNA Privacy to Other Personal Information Concerns 0:04:07 Irreversibility of DNA Data and Potential Consequences 0:06:07 Insurance Companies and Access to DNA Information 0:07:56 Long-term Implications and Prudence of Sharing DNA Information 0:09:04 The Potential of Machine Learning and Unknown Futures 0:10:07 Privacy Concerns with Genetic Testing 0:12:21 Money and Politics: A Problematic Combination 0:13:21 Concerns about Knowing Genetic Information 0:14:45 Call our Google Voice Number for Further Inquiries 0:15:28 Science Fiction Movies Inspiring Real-Life Innovations 0:16:55 Twinkly App-Controlled LED Holiday Lights and Featured Gear 0:18:36 CEO of Largest Banks Steps Down from DJing 0:19:13 Goldman's 10-year agreement with Apple 0:20:56 Goldman's challenge in getting out of the agreement

Links:

Hacker leaks millions more 23andMe user records on cybercrime forum https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/18/hacker-leaks-millions-more-23andme-user-records-on-cybercrime-forum/

Goldman Sachs CEO stops doing controversial DJ gigshttps://www.cnn.com/2023/10/17/investing/goldman-sachs-david-solomon-dj-earnings/

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public s