SIO138: BJ Mendelson on Internet Privacy

SIO138: BJ Mendelson on Internet Privacy

Author: seriouspod.com May 10, 2018 Duration: 1:03:59
***For 30 dollars off your first week of HelloFresh, visit hellofresh.com/seriouspod30 and enter seriouspod30.*** BJ Mendelson has a number of fascinating stories to tell us today! He went viral in 1998, long before it was called that. He amassed 1 million Twitter followers in kind of a weird way... He's privy to some of the darker stories behind Silicon Valley startups... And, he's got a lot to teach us about internet privacy! It's a really fun and informative interview you won't want to miss! Also, I'm speaking to the New Orleans Secular Humanist Association on May 19th!! If you're anywhere near the area, please consider attending! You can find more info here. Direct Download

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