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Podcast: thinkfuture: technology, philosophy and the future
Episode: 845: From Digital Pioneering to Championing Data Privacy
Description:
In this episode, seasoned entrepreneur Wes delves deep into his extensive career in tech, starting with the inception of the world's first online encyclopedia in 1981. As he navigates through significant sales to media moguls and his relentless quest to instill accountability online, Wes unveils insights from his book, "Quiet Adjourances." The conversation also sheds light on the downfall of Nortel, attributed to intellectual property theft. A pressing dialogue on the value of personal data privacy ensues, as Wes and Chris ponder over potential solutions and networks to guard against current data harvesting practices. Delving into the business world, they...