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April 15th, 2024 | Embezzlers Are Nice People (2017)
Apr 16, 2024
Topics discussed include T-Mobile employees receiving cash offers for illegal SIM swaps, a tiny laser capable of melting steel, Tesla's layoffs, and the use of a shrub in Nepal for Japan's banknotes. The podcast also explores embezzlers' psychology, advancements in database management, and ethical dilemmas in a medical case.
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- Embezzlers are driven by thrill, not need; focus on respectability, trust paradox.
- Serious Putty vulnerability exposes NISTP 521 private keys; emphasizes need for unbiased signature generation.
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Embezzlers' Intricacies
The podcast delves into the intriguing minds of embezzlers, portraying them as charmingly deceptive individuals driven more by a love for the thrill of theft than by financial need. An example featuring Eddie Chan, a flamboyant embezzler with a failed hotel venture, highlights the paradox between respectability and trust amidst embezzlement. Contributors in the comments discuss the motivations behind financial crimes, citing factors like lack of upward mobility and gambling debts.
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