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
Jun 23, 2021 • 46min
Internet Freedom and Digital Rights with Jason Pielemeier
Host Derek E. Silva joins Jason Pielemeier, Policy Director of the Global Network Initiative, which protects Internet freedom and digital rights. They take a deep dive into the evolution of corporate accountability, human rights principles, and the right to be forgotten.
Jun 16, 2021 • 46min
Digital Rights and Social Media in Africa with Gbenga Sesan
Host Derek E. Silva joins Gbenga Sesan, the Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative, a pan-African social enterprise working on digital inclusion. They take a deep dive into the unique role of social media in Africa, Internet freedom, and why technology can’t fix inequality online.
Jun 9, 2021 • 46min
Future of Web3 and the Battle for Data Sovereignty with Greg Osuri
What is the future of Web3? Host Derek E. Silva joins Greg Osuri, Founder and CEO of Akash Network, the open-source, decentralized cloud. They take a deep dive into the future impact of AI, overcoming the challenges of distributed networks, and the battle for data sovereignty.
Jun 2, 2021 • 1h 14min
How Technology Affects Criminal Justice and Human Rights with Rebecca Wexler
How does technology affect our democracy and government? Host Derek E. Silva joins Rebecca Wexler, Professor of Law at UC Berkeley. They take a deep dive into the criminal justice system, the power imbalance caused by predictive technologies, and human rights in the digital age.
May 26, 2021 • 1h 6min
Human Rights and Building the Internet for Everyone with Dragana Kaurin
What happens when we design with equity in mind? Derek E. Silva joins Dragana Kaurin, a human rights researcher and Founder of The Localization Lab, an organization fighting for equal access to information. A deep dive into building the Internet for everyone, and the privacy issues surrounding digital identity.
May 19, 2021 • 51min
The Creator Economy and the Future of Programmable Money with Avichal Garg
Listen to a new episode of Priv8 Podcast! Derek E. Silva joins Avichal Garg, Co-founder, and Partner at Electric Capital, an early-stage venture firm. A great conversation on the rise of the creator economy, privacy-first technologies, and the future of programmable money.
May 12, 2021 • 31min
Taiwan's Digital Democracy and How They Hacked the Pandemic with Audrey Tang
This week we feature a special episode from Priv8's digital privacy summit with The New York Times’ Kara Swisher. She joins Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang to discuss lessons learned from Taiwan's unique response to the pandemic that successfully protected the population while preserving privacy and democracy.
May 5, 2021 • 60min
Surveillance Capitalism and Why Online Privacy Matters with Edward Snowden
“Don't stay safe, stay free." This week we feature a special episode: Edward Snowden’s talk from the Priv8 digital privacy summit. He shares his thoughts on the rise of surveillance capitalism, why online privacy matters, and how to fix a broken Internet.
Apr 21, 2021 • 3min
New Priv8 Podcast with Derek E. Silva
We are excited to share that Follow the White Rabbit is now the Priv8 Podcast with host Derek E. Silva. Tune in for a weekly dose of commentary on privacy and technology. Join us this May for our first episode featuring Edward Snowden's talk from the Priv8 digital privacy summit!
Apr 14, 2021 • 44min
Future of Bitcoin and Banking Privacy with Bill Barhydt
Go down the rabbit hole with serial entrepreneur Bill Barhydt, Founder, and CEO of Abra, the digital cash peer-to-peer money transfer network available in over 150 countries. We take a deep dive into the future of banking, how to protect your financial privacy with Bitcoin, and why fungibility is key for crypto.
