Description:
In this compelling episode of the Cyber Distortion Podcast, hosts Jason sits down with the extraordinary trio behind the groundbreaking documentary I AM MACHINE — a deep dive into the life and mission of transhuman white hat hacker, Len Noe. Known for merging biology with embedded technology, Len's journey into transhumanism is as provocative as it is visionary. He uses his cybernetic implants not only to push the boundaries of human capability but also as a powerful tool to demonstrate vulnerabilities in both physical and digital security systems. From real-world pen tests to live hacking demos, Len's ethical hacking blurs the line between man and machine — all in the name of education and awareness.
Joining the conversation is director Chris Glanden from Barcode Security, who provides insight into the creative vision behind the documentary and how the concept was brought to life. Kevin, who also served as the film's editor, gets put in the hot seat by Jason to share his unique perspective on shaping the story from raw footage to finished film.
Together, the team explores the challenges, inspirations, and revelations involved in documenting such a futuristic and deeply personal subject. Whether you're fascinated by transhumanism, cybersecurity, or the art of storytelling, this episode unpacks the making of I AM MACHINE from concept to screen — and everything in between.
Here are several good resources for listeners to learn more about embedded technology, ethical hacking, and to visit the sites you mentioned. I've grouped them by topic so you can explore what interests you most:
🔌 Embedded Technology Resources
- TI Developer Zone – Embedded Development
Texas Instruments provides hardware + software development tools, demos, software libraries & example projects to help developers get started with embedded systems. (Texas Instruments) - Embedded.com – Hands‑On Experience
Articles, webinars, and practical labs for embedded tech, sensors, microcontroller work – great for seeing how embedded software and hardware interact in real world applications. (Embedded) - Embedded Artistry – Resources
A curated set of articles, tutorials, libraries, podcasts, and community content for both beginners and those with more experience. Offers insight into best practices, architectures, hardware/software integration. (Embedded Artistry) - STMicroelectronics IoT / Embedded ML Platform
Free educational resources around embedded systems + machine learning, helping bridge the gap between raw hardware and AI / intelligent embedded systems. (STMicroelectronics) - "Awesome Embedded" (Adafruit's curated list)
A big collection of blogs, code, tools, designs, hardware boards, etc., all focused around embedded systems & related tech. (blog.adafruit.com)
🛡 Ethical Hacking / Cybersecurity Resources
- TryHackMe
A platform with guided, hands‑on labs for ethical hacking, useful for beginners and intermediate learners. Offers real‑world style challenges. (slickhacker.com) - Hack The Box (HTB)
More advanced penetration‑testing style labs and "boxes" that you can hack in a safe environment. Great for up‑skilling. (slickhacker.com) - OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project)
Very well‑regarded project that publishes tools, frameworks, cheat‑sheets, open source projects (e.g. WebGoat, Juice Shop) and guidance on securing web apps. (slickhacker.com) - GitHub — "Awesome Ethical Hacking Resources" repos
Repositories like vadymurupa/ethical‑hacking‑resources or hassnainfareed/awesome‑ethical‑hacking‑resources gather lists of books, courses, vulnerable machines, tools, write‑ups, etc. (GitHub) - Cyberly
Tutorials, guides, and free content on cybersecurity, ethical hacking, privacy, and emerging threats. Great for self‑paced learners. (cyberly.org)
🌐 Websites You Should Definitely Visit
