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Episode 123: Special Characters


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In this episode we examine the strange phenomenon of Parler (the new alt-right social media platform) users getting upset they can't use any password they want when creating a profile. Somehow, their internet safety is much less important than the absolute freedom to make a password without a special character. Join us as we discuss how this mentality of pseudo-freedom over security is part of a larger pathology that extends beyond mask wearing and password protecting.
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TransmissionBy Daniel Wolpert and Mark Van Steenwyk