Ron Deibert, Director of the Citizen Lab and author of 'Chasing Shadows,' discusses the pressing issues surrounding digital surveillance and accountability. He reflects on his journey from studying Soviet politics to addressing contemporary cyber challenges, emphasizing the dual nature of technology as both a tool for democratization and a means for government oversight. Deibert reveals the global implications of his team's discoveries, including the GhostNet breach and the dangers posed by spyware like Pegasus, making a compelling case for the need to guard digital rights.