Decoder with Nilay Patel Recode Decode: Bruce Schneier
Jan 3, 2020
Bruce Schneier, a prominent security technologist and author of "Click Here to Kill Everybody," engages in a riveting discussion about the chaotic state of the internet of things. He emphasizes the urgent need for regulations to protect consumer rights amidst rising tech vulnerabilities, notably around facial recognition. Schneier articulates how the EU and specific US states might shape future tech governance, while exploring the ethical dilemmas and societal impacts of surveillance technologies. His insights balance grim realities with a hopeful view of technology's positive potential.
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Tech and Policy
- Technologists must engage in public policy to prevent poor regulations.
- Public interest technologists bridge tech and policy, serving in government, media, and NGOs.
Bruce Schneier's Career Evolution
- Bruce Schneier's career evolved from cryptography to broader security and societal impact.
- He transitioned from purely technical work to addressing social and political aspects of technology.
State of Internet Security
- Internet security is not doing great due to data breaches and surveillance capitalism.
- However, predicted cyber-apocalypses haven't occurred.
