
Priv8 Podcast
We join founders, CEOs, and thought leaders for a weekly dose of commentary on technology, privacy, human rights, and Internet freedom in the digital age. Hosted by Derek E. Silva
Latest episodes

Nov 10, 2021 • 43min
Protecting Human Rights in the Age of Surveillance with Matthew Guariglia
Host Derek E. Silva joins Matthew Guariglia, a historian and Policy Analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. They take a deep dive into the origins of modern policing, combating weaponized information, and protecting human rights in the age of surveillance.

Nov 3, 2021 • 47min
Cybersecurity, and the New Era of Data Privacy with Dimitri Nemirovsky
Host Derek E. Silva joins Dimitri Nemirovsky, Co-founder of Atakama, a multi-factor encryption software company. A great conversation on #Bitcoin maximalism, power politics in cybersecurity, and the new era of data privacy.

Oct 27, 2021 • 57min
The Politics of Bitcoin and Facebook's Metaverse with Gian Volpicelli
Host Derek E. Silva joins Gian Volpicelli, Senior Editor at Wired UK and author of Cryptocurrency: How Digital Money Could Transform Finance. They take a deep dive into the politics of Bitcoin, decentralized governance, and Facebook betting its future on the metaverse.

Oct 20, 2021 • 47min
China's Social Credit System and Ban on Crypto with Jeremy Goldkorn
Host Derek E Silva joins Jeremy Goldkorn, the editor-in-chief of SupChina, a New York-based, China-focused, news, information, and business services platform. They take a deep dive into China’s regulatory reform, the recent ban on crypto, and the complicated truth about their social credit system.

Oct 13, 2021 • 48min
Constitutional Privacy Rights and the Third Party Doctrine with Amie Stepanovich
Host Derek E. Silva joins cybersecurity expert Amie Stepanovich, Executive Director at Silicon Flatirons, a research law center at UC Boulder. They take a deep dive into constitutional privacy, the third-party doctrine, and the changing dynamics of data collection.

Oct 6, 2021 • 45min
Building an Open, Decentralized, and Inclusive Internet with Julian Zawistowski
Host Derek E. Silva joins Julian Zawistowski, Director of Golem Foundation, a decentralized marketplace for computing power. A great conversation on the power of decentralized governance, breaking corporate data silos, and empowering individuals to put privacy first by controlling their own data.

Sep 29, 2021 • 54min
Digital Rights and Censorship's Impact on Society with Brett Solomon
Host Derek E Silva joins Brett Solomon, Executive Director and Co-founder of Access Now, where he leads the organizations to defend and extend the digital rights of users at risk around the world. They take a deep dive into tracking global Internet shutdowns, censorship’s impact on society, and how to protect freedom of expression online.

Sep 22, 2021 • 45min
The NFT Art and Music Revolution with Jason Rieff
Host Derek E. Silva joins Jason Rieff, Co-founder of Noizd, a music-based NFT marketplace that allows fans to buy and sell the full rights to amazing unreleased collectible music. A great conversation on the NFT revolution, how Noizd is empowering artists to control their music and helping listeners discover new talent.

Sep 15, 2021 • 32min
Creator Economy and the Future of NFTs with Alexander Klus
Host Derek E. Silva joins Alexander Klus, Founder of Creaton, a new decentralized content sharing platform. A great conversation on where the creator economy is headed next, how NFTs unlock value for artists, and the future of digital media content.

Sep 8, 2021 • 51min
Privacy by Design and Making Your Mark in the World with Sonny King
Host Derek E Silva joins Sonny King, Executive Technology Director for frog, an award-winning design studio. A great conversation on best practices for achieving privacy by design, the importance of building a more sustainable future, and how startups can make their mark in the world.