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Tracking giraffes

Feb 13, 2024
This podcast explores the link between a viral social media post about tracking giraffes and the discontent among Chinese citizens. It also features an interview with Warren, who established a coding and robotics club for children in Zambia. Additionally, it discusses the barriers faced by women in the cyber security field and highlights a catchy song promoting cyber security awareness. The importance of de-jargonizing cyber security and communicating best practices is also emphasized.
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Quick takeaways

  • A social media post about giraffe conservation in Africa became a platform for Chinese citizens to express frustrations and discuss dissent, highlighting the limitations of social media censorship in China.
  • The Giraffe Conservation Foundation uses specialized GPS satellite tracking technology and artificial intelligence to monitor giraffe movements, analyze spot patterns, and aid conservation efforts.

Deep dives

The US embassy's seemingly innocuous social media post about giraffe conservation in Africa sparks a viral conversation about frustrations with the Chinese economy and censorship in China

A social media post by the US embassy in Beijing discussing giraffe conservation in Africa caused an unexpected reaction in China. Chinese citizens latched onto the post as a way to express frustrations about the country and its economy. This is unusual in China, where social media is heavily censored. Users found the giraffe references to be a subtler way to criticize without triggering immediate censorship. The viral conversation allowed people to openly discuss their dissatisfactions and share their frustrations in an environment where dissent is usually tightly controlled.

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