Politicology Means of Control — Part 2
Sep 4, 2024
Byron Tau, a journalist and author, delves into government surveillance and data collection practices, drawing heavily from his book, Means of Control. He discusses the revelations by Edward Snowden regarding extensive government data harvesting. The conversation highlights how private data is exploited without proper oversight. Tau also explores encryption's critical role in privacy protection, the potential pitfalls of weakening it, and the implications for individual rights in both democratic and authoritarian regimes.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Intro
00:00 • 4min
Surveillance Unveiled: Snowden's Impact
04:13 • 5min
Government Data Practices and Legal Oversight
09:35 • 2min
The Encryption Battle: Privacy vs. Surveillance
11:53 • 11min
Surveillance and Data Privacy in Authoritarian Regimes
22:45 • 13min
Wrapping Up: Book Release and Audience Engagement
35:20 • 2min