In this episode I continue talking about the book Data And Goliath – The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World by Bruce Schneier.

In this episode I read an eloquent section of the book in which Bruce talks about the importance of privacy to the health of the individual and society.

Some related episodes of The CATO Daily Podcast.

Surveillance and the New Congress

http://www.cato.org/multimedia/daily-podcast/surveillance-new-congress

The Battle Ahead for Surveillance Reform

http://www.cato.org/multimedia/daily-podcast/battle-ahead-surveillance-reform

Cybersecurity Threats and Hysteria

http://www.cato.org/multimedia/daily-podcast/cybersecurity-threats-hysteria

Privacy and attention whoring are at odds with each other.

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