IRL: Online Life is Real Life
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Nov 15, 2017
Activist Amanda Werner discusses creating visibility for victims of identity theft by dressing as the Monopoly Man. Investigative journalist Marcy Wheeler analyzes the arrest of hacker Marcus Hutchins. Troy Hunt advocates for warning labels on IoT devices. The podcast also includes updates on the evolution of Season One's stories and the launch of a new Firefox browser.
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- Sending cakes to trolls as a form of retaliation and provoking a positive response through kindness.
- The need to label Internet of Things devices to inform consumers about potential risks.
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Troll Cakes Bakery and Detective Agency: Sending troll cakes with offensive quotes
In an episode titled 'Online Life is Real Life,' the podcast highlights the Troll Cakes Bakery and Detective Agency. This bakery sends cakes to trolls with their own offensive quotes written on them. The podcast features an interview with the baker, Cat Thek, who explains her intention to send trolls a lousy cake as a way to play dirty, but also to provoke a high road response through a nice cake.
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