How to Listen to a Flat-Earther
Explore the journey of overcoming conspiracy beliefs and developing critical thinking, with insights on engaging respectfully with differing worldviews and fostering open-minded dialogue.
Future of Media and Misinformation
Experts discuss the future of media and misinformation, exploring AI's role in predicting behavior, online social systems, and the impact of changing information infrastructure on political action.
How to Make Pandemics Optional, Not Inevitable
Explore past pandemics, current vulnerabilities, and strategies to minimize outbreaks. Learn about the interconnection between climate change and infectious diseases, and discover ways to predict, prevent, and protect against future health crises.
Dismantling Dystopian Futures with Humane Factories
Explore unconventional tactics for test factories in Ruby, blending whimsy with practical strategies to improve data handling and prevent potential dystopian scenarios in software development.
Surprise! Inspiring Resilience
Exploring resilience through diverse examples, from aircraft carriers to priceless art, offering insights to create robust systems and organizations in the face of challenges.
Debugging Your Brain
Learn techniques to optimize your thought processes, manage cognitive biases, and improve problem-solving skills for enhanced mental performance and well-being.
A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace
Explore the visionary ideas of John Perry Barlow on digital freedom and the independence of cyberspace in this thought-provoking keynote address from BSidesSF 2016.
Why I Changed My Mind About Nuclear Power
Environmentalist Michael Shellenberger explains his shift from opposing to supporting nuclear power, challenging common misconceptions and presenting it as a key solution for clean energy and environmental progress.
The Definition of Madness
Explore the recurring issues in InfoSec and learn strategies to make cybersecurity more accessible and inclusive, challenging traditional approaches.
A Talk About Info-Sec Talks
Insightful analysis of the information security conference landscape, exploring its impact on the industry and proposing ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of talks.
Building a Home for the Clock of the Long Now
Explore the fascinating Clock of the Long Now project, a 10,000-year timepiece, and the challenges of finding its permanent home.
Human Nature and the Blank Slate
Explore the controversial idea that humans are born with innate traits, challenging the concept of the "blank slate" and its implications for society and human behavior.
The 2020 Election - Remote Voting, Disinformation, and Audit
Expert panel discusses challenges and technologies for safeguarding the 2020 US election amid pandemic concerns, disinformation, and pressure for remote voting, focusing on protecting process legitimacy and integrity.
Hacking Democracy - On Securing an Election
Explore cybersecurity challenges in elections, including disinformation, voting machine vulnerabilities, and election manipulation. Experts discuss threats, solutions, and the role of hackers in building voter trust.
The Cyberlous Mrs. Maisel
A satirical exploration of information warfare, covering Russian tactics like maskirovka and disinformation. Uses humor to raise awareness about technology engagement and cybersecurity challenges in the Information Age.
Between Two Moose
Insightful interviews with security industry leaders discussing career journeys, formative experiences, and contemporary issues, blending professional insights with lighthearted banter.
The First Thing We Do, Let's Kill All The CISOs
Provocative discussion on the effectiveness of CISOs in improving cybersecurity, questioning the role's impact and exploring alternative approaches to address industry challenges.
What SRE Could Be - Systems Reliability Engineering
Explore the evolution of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) and its potential future as a systems thinking-based discipline for managing complex software production environments.
Understanding and Reducing Online Misinformation Across 16 Countries on Six Continents
Explore global misinformation trends, predictors of susceptibility, and effective interventions across 16 countries. Learn about cognitive styles, motivations, and strategies to combat false information online.
The Moral Character of Cryptographic Work
Exploring cryptography's political and moral dimensions, emphasizing its power to reshape societal structures and calling for a renewed focus on addressing mass surveillance through innovative research and ethical considerations.
Can A Drunk Person Authenticate Using Brain Waves?
Exploring the feasibility of using brain wave patterns for authentication, even when intoxicated. Investigates the potential and challenges of this innovative biometric approach.