Priv8 Podcast
Nov. 24, 2021

Anonymous Connections and Onion Routing with Paul Syverson

Host Derek E. Silva joins computer scientist Paul Syverson, inventor of Tor’s onion routing and a mathematician at the US Naval Research Laboratory. Paul shares how he created and deployed the first research designs and prototypes of onion routing with …

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Nov. 17, 2021

Kings of Crypto and the Big Tech Monopolies with Jeff John Roberts

Host Derek E. Silva joins Jeff John Roberts, Executive Editor for Decrypt and author of the 2019 book about Coinbase, Kings of Crypto: One Startup's Quest to Take Cryptocurrency Out of Silicon Valley, and Onto Wall Street. They take a …

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Nov. 10, 2021

Protecting Human Rights in the Age of Surveillance with Matthew Guari…

Host Derek E. Silva joins Matthew Guariglia, a historian and Policy Analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. They take a deep dive into the origins of modern policing, combating weaponized information, and protecting human rights in the age of surveillance.

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Nov. 3, 2021

Cybersecurity, and the New Era of Data Privacy with Dimitri Nemirovsky

Host Derek E. Silva joins Dimitri Nemirovsky, Co-founder of Atakama, a multi-factor encryption software company. A great conversation on #Bitcoin maximalism, power politics in cybersecurity, and the new era of data privacy.

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Oct. 27, 2021

The Politics of Bitcoin and Facebook's Metaverse with Gian Volpicelli

Host Derek E. Silva joins Gian Volpicelli, Senior Editor at Wired UK and author of Cryptocurrency: How Digital Money Could Transform Finance. They take a deep dive into the politics of Bitcoin, decentralized governance, and Facebook betting its future on …

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Oct. 20, 2021

China's Social Credit System and Ban on Crypto with Jeremy Goldkorn

Host Derek E Silva joins Jeremy Goldkorn, the editor-in-chief of SupChina, a New York-based, China-focused, news, information, and business services platform. They take a deep dive into China’s regulatory reform, the recent ban on crypto, and the complicated truth about …

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Oct. 13, 2021

Constitutional Privacy Rights and the Third Party Doctrine with Amie …

Host Derek E. Silva joins cybersecurity expert Amie Stepanovich, Executive Director at Silicon Flatirons, a research law center at UC Boulder. They take a deep dive into constitutional privacy, the third-party doctrine, and the changing dynamics of data collection

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Oct. 6, 2021

How to Build an Open, Decentralized, and Inclusive Internet with Juli…

Host Derek E. Silva joins Julian Zawistowski, Director of Golem Foundation, a decentralized marketplace for computing power. A great conversation on the power of decentralized governance, breaking corporate data silos, and empowering individuals to put privacy first by controlling their …

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Sept. 29, 2021

Digital Rights and Censorship's Impact on Society with Brett Solomon

Host Derek E Silva joins Brett Solomon, Executive Director and Co-founder of Access Now, where he leads the organizations to defend and extend the digital rights of users at risk around the world. They take a deep dive into tracking …

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Sept. 22, 2021

The NFT Art and Music Revolution with Jason Rieff

Host Derek E. Silva joins Jason Rieff, Co-founder of Noizd, a music-based NFT marketplace that allows fans to buy and sell the full rights to amazing unreleased collectible music. A great conversation on the NFT revolution, how Noizd is empowering …

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Sept. 15, 2021

Creator Economy and the Future of NFTs with Alexander Klus

Host Derek E. Silva joins Alexander Klus, Founder of Creaton, a new decentralized content sharing platform. A great conversation on where the creator economy is headed next, how NFTs unlock value for artists, and the future of digital media content.

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Sept. 8, 2021

Privacy by Design and Making Your Mark in the World with Sonny King

Host Derek E Silva joins Sonny King, Executive Technology Director for frog, an award-winning design studio. A great conversation on best practices for achieving privacy by design, the importance of building a more sustainable future, and how startups can make …

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Sept. 1, 2021

Digital Rights and Facebook's Supreme Court with Julie Owono

Host Derek E. Silva joins Julie Owono, Executive Director for Internet Without Borders, and an inaugural member of the Facebook Oversight Board. A great conversation on how we can work together to protect digital rights, the true power of social …

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Aug. 25, 2021

Freedom of the Press and Censorship Around the World with Leo Schwartz

Host Derek E. Silva joins Leo Schwartz, a reporter for Rest of World, an international nonprofit media organization. We take a deep dive into press freedom around the world, the spyware threat to journalists, and how social media affects the …

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Aug. 18, 2021

New Privacy Laws and the Digital Disruption of Human Rights with Dr. …

Host Derek E. Silva joins Dr. Gabriela Zanfir-Fortuna, Director for the Future of Privacy Forum, a Washington, DC-based think tank and advocacy group focused on data privacy issues. They take a deep dive into the digital disruption of human rights, …

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Aug. 11, 2021

Internet Shutdowns and the Rise of Digital Authoritarianism with Berh…

Host Derek E Silva joins digital rights activist Berhan Taye, a senior advisor at Internews, a nonprofit supporting independent media in 100 countries. We take a deep dive into the rise of digital authoritarianism, combating misinformation online, and what happens …

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Aug. 4, 2021

Connecting the Human and Machine Economy with Raullen Chai

Host Derek E. Silva joins Raullen Chai, co-founder, and CEO of IoTeX, a decentralized network for the Internet of Things. Raullen shares his vision of an open ecosystem where humans and machines can interact with guaranteed trust, free will, and …

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July 28, 2021

The Philosophy of Bitcoin and the Great Privacy Debate with Jim Harper

Host Derek E. Silva joins Jim Harper, a privacy expert and senior fellow at American Enterprise Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank that researches government, economics, and social welfare. They take a deep dive into the changing definition of privacy, …

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July 21, 2021

Facebook Effect and the Rise of the Data Economy with Kean Birch

A great interview with Kean Birch, an expert in technoscience and professor at York University. We take a deep dive into the Facebook effect, the rise of the data economy, and how private data changes the game of capitalism.

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July 14, 2021

Article 19, Internet Freedom, and Weaponizing Interpol with Michael C…

Derek E. Silva joins Michael Caster, the co-founder of Safeguard Defenders, a group helping human rights advocates protect civil liberties in Asia. They take a deep dive into how authoritarian governments are weaponizing Interpol, the right to Internet access, and …

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July 7, 2021

How Developers Can Strengthen Privacy and Security for the Internet w…

Host Derek E. Silva joins John Gleeson, COO of Storj Labs, a decentralized cloud storage provider. A great conversation on how developers can strengthen privacy and security, why data is worth protecting, and the future of the Internet.

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June 30, 2021

Shaping the Internet's Future and Social Benefits with Brittany Piove…

Host Derek E. Silva joins Brittany Piovesan, Program Officer for the Internet Society Foundation focused on initiatives that strengthen the Internet. Brittany shares her thoughts on how to use the Internet to shape a better future for education, healthcare, and …

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June 23, 2021

Internet Freedom and Digital Rights with Jason Pielemeier

Host Derek E. Silva joins Jason Pielemeier, Policy Director of the Global Network Initiative, which protects Internet freedom and digital rights. They take a deep dive into the evolution of corporate accountability, human rights principles, and the right to be …

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June 16, 2021

Digital Rights and Social Media in Africa with Gbenga Sesan

Host Derek E. Silva joins Gbenga Sesan, the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, a pan-African social enterprise working on digital inclusion. They take a deep dive into the unique role of social media in Africa, Internet freedom, and why technology …

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