
#467: Your VPN won't protect you 😱
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May 1, 2024 Rob Braxman, a public interest hacker and technologist, shares compelling insights on the dangers of mass surveillance and digital manipulation. He discusses how machines are already influencing our lives and warns against relying solely on VPNs for privacy. Braxman highlights the concerning reality that technology, like Neuralink, could turn our world into a Skynet scenario. Through his expertise, he emphasizes the importance of awareness and proactive measures to safeguard personal privacy in an increasingly monitored society.
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