The chapter delves into the ongoing cyber security threats, highlighting the recent incident of malware in a key Linux tool and the consequences on critical systems. It also discusses the need for collaboration among tech companies and governments to ensure internet safety. Additionally, the conversation emphasizes the benefits of making lateral career moves, citing studies showing improved retention, promotions, and job satisfaction.
The dengue-fever case counts now break regional records every year—and the structural reasons behind the spike suggest this sometimes-deadly virus will soon threaten more of the world. Breaches and security holes keep revealing how much of the internet’s innards are maintained by volunteers; we ask why (09:45). And the case for moving over, not up, at work (17:10).
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