Risky Business with Nate Silver and Maria Konnikova

Group Chat Protocols, Bracket Updates, and thoughts on the WNBA

Mar 27, 2025
A revealing discussion unfolds about a major report highlighting the risks of group chat dynamics in national security. The hosts dive into their playful March Madness bracket rivalry and the puzzling age restrictions for joining the WNBA. They tackle gender disparities in basketball, critiquing the outdated policies that hinder female athletes. With insights on sports betting strategies and the true value of playing professionally versus obtaining a degree, the conversation blends humor with serious reflections on the world of sports.
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INSIGHT

InfoSec's Human Factor

  • Information security's weakest link is always human error, not technology.
  • Jeffrey Goldberg's inclusion in a sensitive group chat exemplifies this.
ADVICE

Digital Communication Prudence

  • Avoid sharing sensitive information in emails or chats.
  • Assume anything written could be public.
ANECDOTE

Goldberg's Confirmation Test

  • Jeffrey Goldberg confirmed the legitimacy of the group chat by observing real-world events.
  • He left the chat after confirming its sensitive nature.
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