The hosts discuss the overwhelming amount of information available to people through the media, and speculate about whether certain individuals have secret access to information. One host confirms that he does have privileged contacts and sources.
The host proposes a new verification system that could include different levels of verification based on the number of citations of a person's work within their field, to filter out unverified information and restrict the voices to those that society considers knowledgeable.
The rise of our technology has allowed our personal data to be dispersed to various companies and services, posing a threat to our privacy that many are still unaware of. Though some individuals may not see an issue with it, others face problems with their personal information being shared and even sold.
The growth of social media platforms should be tracked to provide a level playing field for users and investors to make informed decisions. Consent and transparency in terms of service agreements are important, as users are essentially giving up their rights when agreeing to them.
A security expert shares his concerns about the recent data leak at Ring, where hackers posted over a thousand usernames and passwords of the company's customers, along with their addresses, and the potential harm such information can cause.