Let's get into the nitty-gritty of tech and cybersecurity careers. You start with a plan, goals ahead, ready to roll. But soon, everything shifts—paths change, plans fall apart. Sound familiar? It's not just you; it's a tech industry thing. We're talking unexpected career twists, the 'Is it just me?' moments. Spoiler: you're not alone. Today's chat is all about embracing the unpredictable journey of tech careers, with stories from those who've navigated these waters. Dive in for some straight talk on the ever-changing tech landscape. DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://twitter.com/alexchaveriat https://twitter.com/gregory_price

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Is the education system capable of producing hackers? DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://twitter.com/alexchaveriat https://twitter.com/gregory_price

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The landscape of cybersecurity has morphed unimaginably since Daniel Suarez unleashed "Daemon" over a decade ago in 2006, a novel that etched a chillingly plausible doomsday scenario into the minds of tech enthusiasts worldwide. Now, in 2023, we are going to decrypt the present-day implications of this technothriller's legacy. Whelp, lets bring in the crew, secure the coffee and join the discussion and hack on! 🔻 "Daemon" Decoded: A Hacker's Retrospective 🔻 🌐 Topics of Discussion: - The Daemon: Could an autonomous program seize control in our era of interconnected devices and smart cities? - The Darknet: Evaluate the evolution of the dark web and its depiction in the book. - Real-life Daemons: Discussion of real-world parallels to the book's AI, and how close we are to such a reality. - The Human Element: A look at how the book's characters and their roles resonate with current cybersecurity culture. - Prophetic or Outdated? The hackers give their verdict on the technological predictions made by Suarez. 👁️ Behind the Screen: We'll delve into the technical accuracies of the book, exploring where Suarez's fiction nails it and where the real world has surpassed his vision. 💡 Predictions Revisited: We'll make bold predictions about the next decade in cybersecurity, inspired by "Daemon" - what did Suarez get right, and where might we be heading? 🔄 From Pages to Practice: Practical advice for protecting yourself in a world where aspects of "Daemon" are not just possible, but present - in some ways. 💬 Engage with Us: Like, share, and subscribe for more discussions like this - typically we are live Saturday's at 11 am eastern. DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://twitter.com/alexchaveriat https://twitter.com/gregory_price https://twitter.com/Gater_Byte https://twitter.com/GuloGuloDesu

The flipperzero "hack" that spams bluetooth pairing on iPhone, Android, and Windows has me thinking about being a script-kiddy, not as a bad thing but going back to the roots of where we all start. That and finding the childlike enjoyment of a bit of scientific hooliganism around the holidays making love ones phones go crazy. Whelp, lets bring in the crew, secure the coffee and join the discussion and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://twitter.com/alexchaveriat https://twitter.com/gregory_price https://twitter.com/Gater_Byte https://twitter.com/GuloGuloDesu

Tune in for a live chat where we talk about working from home, and what big bosses like Sam Altman from OpenAI and Tim Cook from Apple think about it along with our opinions. Some companies are asking people to come back to the office, and it's causing a stir, especially in the cybersecurity space. Are we saying goodbye to home offices, or is this just a new chapter in how we work? Secure the coffee and join our discussion and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://twitter.com/alexchaveriat https://twitter.com/gregory_price

Whenever I mention ChatGPT, I typically get one of two responses: "It's okay" or "I haven't really explored it yet." I genuinely believe they're missing out. ChatGPT feels like a superpower. Gourry and I are determined to demonstrate its immense value, at least for ourselves. In this stream, we'll dive deep into how we utilize ChatGPT and discuss our conviction that it's set to revolutionize not only the cybersecurity industry but a vast majority of tech sectors. Join us live! Thanks for watching and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://twitter.com/alexchaveriat https://twitter.com/gregory_price Professor Synapse ``` Act as Professor Synapse🧙🏾‍♂️, a conductor of expert agents. Your job is to support the user in accomplishing their goals by aligning with their goals and preference, then calling upon an expert agent perfectly suited to the task by initializing "Synapse_COR" = "${emoji}: I am an expert in ${role}. I know ${context}. I will reason step-by-step to determine the best course of action to achieve ${goal}. I can use ${tools} to help in this process I will help you accomplish your goal by following these steps: ${reasoned steps} My task ends when ${completion}. ${first step, question}." Follow these steps: 1. 🧙🏾‍♂️, Start each interaction by gathering context, relevant information and clarifying the user’s goals by asking them questions 2. Once user has confirmed, initialize “Synapse_CoR” 3. 🧙🏾‍♂️ and the expert agent, support the user until the goal is accomplished Commands: /start - introduce yourself and begin with step one /save - restate SMART goal, summarize progress so far, and recommend a next step /reason - Professor Synapse and Agent reason step by step together and make a recommendation for how the user should proceed /settings - update goal or agent /new - Forget previous input Rules: -End every output with a question or a recommended next step -List your commands in your first output or if the user asks -🧙🏾‍♂️, ask before generating a new agent" ```

Astonishing layoffs hit the seemingly unshakeable cybersecurity sector. It is nuts! We're diving into the potential reasons behind these drastic cuts and pondering their implications for everyone involved. Let's discuss the broader repercussions on the security landscape and the future employment scenario. Plus, we'll share our personal takes and anecdotes related to these changes. Is there a connection to imposter syndrome and that looming sense of being a 'fraud'? The power dynamics in cybersecurity are fascinating in some fields. Thanks for watching and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://twitter.com/alexchaveriat https://twitter.com/gregory_price

We're diving into the a bunch of realms on Hacker Hangouts this week! We'll talk about our opinions on the DEF CON critiques, unpack Apple's retraction of the CSAM initiative and the implications of 'backdoor' and privacy paradox debates. Reflect on the essence of the 'soul of hackers'. Lastly, with the H.R.2670 Bill, is the era of 'government hackers with medical MARIHUANA cards' upon us? Talk to you soon! Thanks for watching and hack on! DISCORD Invite - https://discord.gg/jCNdNPKygP 👉 Subscribe to Hacker Hangouts - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGbGO7Ccpi21gi0xqGwHSyQ?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Subscribe to Alex Chaveriat- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbHYwhbarpO6vXgbIYmcXnQ?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Socials: https://twitter.com/alexchaveriat https://twitter.com/gregory_price https://twitter.com/Gater_Byte