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March 15th, 2024 | 'If anything happens, it's not suicide': Boeing whistleblower before death
Mar 17, 2024
Topics include a whistleblower's statement before death, Berlin's techno scene recognition, McDonald's ice cream machine repair rules, self-teaching language models, Harvard academic misconduct, IAM challenges, Nix vs Docker for image building, and Sunlight's certificate transparency log.
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- Whistleblower John Barnett's chilling premonition and bravery in exposing Boeing's safety issues highlight the risks whistleblowers face.
- Berlin's Techno scene's UNESCO recognition signifies its cultural importance and Rob the Planet's advocacy for inclusivity in club culture.
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Boeing Whistleblower and Suspicious Deaths
The podcast delves into the eerie warnings of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett before his untimely death, where he expressed concerns about potential harm. Barnett's courage in exposing safety concerns at Boeing despite facing retaliation is highlighted. The discussion extends to historical instances of suspicious corporate-related deaths like Dr. David Kelly's and the skepticism around official narratives. The episode also touches on the complexities of ensuring whistleblower safety and the broader implications of corporate misconduct.
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