

Unsupervised Learning
Daniel Miessler
Unsupervised Learning is about ideas and trends in Cybersecurity, National Security, AI, Technology, and Culture—and how best to upgrade ourselves to be ready for what's coming.
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May 29, 2024 • 10min
UL NO. 433: China's Flawed Strategy
Topics discussed include China's flawed strategy, autonomous fighter jets, new fabric patterns, friend trips, brain drain from China, AI control advancements, Google's product management challenges, ancient stars, whale communication, parenting differences, and therapy insights.

May 24, 2024 • 46min
A Conversation with Mike Privette from Return on Security
Mike Privette, CISO and Cybersecurity Economist at Return on Security, discusses the economic impact of COVID-19, the rise of AI in application security, and the changing dynamics of startups and venture capital in cybersecurity. They also explore trust and safety in cybersecurity, personal digital sovereignty, and the potential for AI to combat misinformation. The conversation provides insights into the future of AI security and the evolving landscape of the cybersecurity industry.

May 24, 2024 • 28min
UL NO. 432: Can You Summarize Your Work in a Sentence?
Exploring topics such as GPT-40, Dell's API Hack, Russian Campus Campaigns, Google's Pretend Work, AI content filtering, future skills, AI developments, market entry friction, and motivating tasks with moral framing and self-reflection.

May 16, 2024 • 40min
A Conversation on Maritime Security with BlackBerry Threat Intelligence
Corey Ranslem and Ismael Valenzuela discuss Maritime Security, covering topics like digital hijacking at sea, Baltimore incident, legacy systems on ships, cyber threats in maritime industry, post-accident cyber investigations, potential cyber attacks on ships, USB and external media threats, crew connectivity risks, GPS spoofing, ransomware, cybersecurity maturity in maritime industry, historical cyber incidents, and international maritime organization standards.

May 9, 2024 • 12min
UL NO. 431: Companies are Graphs of Algorithms
The podcast discusses the shift to skills-based hiring in the US, the role of AI in prompting, the transition from simulation to reality, and introduces 30 useful concepts. Topics also include cybersecurity, robotics, AI developments, economic indicators, and the search for extraterrestrial life.

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May 3, 2024 • 30min
UL NO. 430: The Courage to be Disliked
The podcast explores using local AI models efficiently and introduces tools like LMS Studio. It discusses networking benefits of elite colleges, security concerns, deep fake attacks, and innovations in technology such as AI-driven robots making hot dogs.

Apr 27, 2024 • 22min
UL NO. 429: Build Your Career Around Problems
Stanford's State of AI, Peter Thiel vs. Tyler Cowen, China Taiwan Hacking Prep, GenZ Outperforming, Advancements in AI Models with Loma 3, Shifting Focus on Idea Sharing, Transition to Newsletter 3.0 and Tech Updates, Exploring Morality and Open-mindedness in Building Worldviews.

Apr 23, 2024 • 16min
UL NO. 428: Reason to Fear; Reason to Build.
AI Propaganda, Speaking Events, and analyzing presentation patterns. Guarding Energy Reserves. Tech Updates on AI advancements and human behavior insights. Commentary on current events and cultural trends. Stories on transformation, idea execution tips, and tech tool recommendations.

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Apr 10, 2024 • 22min
UL NO. 427: AI's Predictable Future
Topics include Israeli identity reveal, deepfaked content summaries, Altman/Ive device, wealthy kids, Cowen v. Haidt, AI ethics, AGI advancements, tech trends, imposter syndrome, AI summaries impact on social media, deep fake technology for content delivery revolution.

Mar 27, 2024 • 21min
UL NO. 425: The Efficient Security Principle
The podcast discusses US drone combat, extracting ideas from books, Pinker writing analysis, Flipper reversal, and updates on GPT-5 technology. It explores balancing security with service quality, meaningful life recommendations, security concerns with M series chips, and the intersection of tech, health, and society. The episode also covers shaping reality with optimism, challenges faced by women, and the use of AI tools for workflow optimization.