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Untracked: The Role of Freedom Tech In Personal Security - Seth For Privacy
Episode 286
Published 2 years, 2 months ago
Description
Seth for Privacy is a freedom maximalist and privacy advocate. He is the head of strategy and content for “Foundation Devices,” which builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your freedom. He also serves as the editor for Freedom Tech, a global hub championing Bitcoin builders, open-source developers, educators and privacy tech pioneers.
Seth and I have a great discussion about the various freedom technologies available to increase your privacy. Enjoy!
TODAY'S CONVERSATION WITH SETH FOR PRIVACY
- Listen in to find out how Seth first took an interest in privacy issues while working for a cybersecurity firm when he realized the technology he was working on could be used to oppress humans.
- Hear how Seth started writing and podcasting about freedom issues in order to right some of the wrongs he had contributed to in his career.
- Learn why Seth believes that free and open-source privacy tools are vital in protecting one’s privacy from both government and corporate spying.
- Find out why Seth believes Bitcoin to be a core technology when it comes to privacy and security but why Bitcoin alone is not enough.
- Hear Seth and I discuss the importance of self-custody when it comes to Bitcoin to fully utilize it as “Freedom Money.”
- Listen to Seth unveil some of the easiest “levers” people can enact right away to increase their own privacy.
- Learn why Seth is opposed to “privacy maximalism.” Just as I say, there is no “Shangri-La” perfect country out there; the same holds true for privacy technology.
- Find out what Seth thinks of the popular privacy-centric messaging apps like Telegram, Signal and Simplex - are some better than others?
- Hear Seth explain the importance of an “always-on” VPN - a simple tool that, while sometimes creating a minor inconvenience on some websites, presents a huge privacy upgrade.
- Seth and I discuss our philosophy on how to decide when trade-offs in privacy are worth the gain in productivity or security.