Fr. Robert Ballecer
Jesuit priest known as the 'digital Jesuit' who advises on technology and digital practice for the Vatican and provides perspective on tech, privacy, and church technology initiatives.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 2h 58min
TWiT 1059: I'm Interested in Your Toolset - Why Your Favorite Site Went Dark This Week
Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, known as the 'digital Jesuit', advises on tech for the Vatican. Molly White, a crypto and tech accountability writer, dives into the world of web3 grifts. Wesley Faulkner from works-not-working discusses developer relations. They tackle Google's ad monopoly, age verification challenges on platforms like Roblox, and critiqued Microsoft’s Copilot in real-world scenarios. The debate on Cloudflare's central power over the internet and evolving EU privacy regulations adds depth to an insightful tech conversation.
Nov 24, 2025 • 2h 58min
TWiT 1059: I'm Interested in Your Toolset - Why Your Favorite Site Went Dark This Week
Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, a Jesuit priest and digital tech advocate, joins tech writer Molly White and developer relations expert Wesley Faulkner to discuss pressing tech issues. They explore the controversy over social media age verification, highlighting Roblox's selfie requirement and the potential ethical pitfalls. The Cloudflare outage sparks a debate about internet centralization and accountability. Molly shares insights on ongoing crypto scams, while the group critiques the implications of AI in advertising and Musk's vision of a labor-free future.
