Episode 2: Nothing to Hide? Really?

Episode 2: Nothing to Hide? Really? Your browser does not support the audio element. Download MP3 Duration: ~8 minutes | Format: Myth Buster Episode Summary “I have nothing to hide.” It’s the most common response when privacy comes up. And it’s completely wrong. This episode dismantles the “nothing to hide” argument by exploring: The Snowden quote that reframes privacy as a right, not a privilege Who decides what’s “wrong” to hide (and how that changes) How harmless data aggregates into a surveillance profile The chilling effect: how surveillance changes behavior Why the burden of proof should be on the watcher, not the watched Key Quotes “Arguing that you don’t care about privacy because you have nothing to hide is like arguing you don’t care about free speech because you have nothing to say.” — Edward Snowden ...

December 14, 2025 · 2 min · Cypherpunk School

Episode 12: The Truth About VPNs

Episode 12: The Truth About VPNs Your browser does not support the audio element. Download MP3 Duration: ~8 minutes | Format: Myth Buster Episode Summary VPNs are probably the most oversold privacy tool on the internet. Every YouTuber is sponsored by one, every podcast has a promo code, and most of what they tell you is either exaggerated or flat-out wrong. This episode cuts through the noise. ...

December 24, 2025 · 2 min · Cypherpunk School