Cyber Security #17

July 24, 2009

This episode was recorded when Science for the People was called Skeptically Speaking.

Nullsession explains just how totally dependent we are on our computers, and the myriad ways in which we are vulnerable. I for one, welcome our robot overlords. And on Speaking Up: IQ denialism with Rodrigo de la Jara.

Guests:

  • Nullsession
  • Rodrigo de la Jara
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