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Privacy
Bitcoin
Decentralization
Kagi
Simplex
Flux
Quantum Resistant Encryption
Freedom Of Speech
Lightning Network
Cybersecurity
Cryptocurrency
Google
Passport Prime
Opensecret
Obscura
VPN
Maple AI
Molvad
Advertising
Search Engines

Welcome to Opt Out, where I sit down with passionate people to learn why privacy matters to them, the tools and techniques they’ve found and leveraged, and where we encourage and inspire others towards personal privacy and data-sovereignty.

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If you’ve ever wanted to dive deeper into personal privacy and security, there’s no better resource out there than Escape the Technocracy. I chat with the creators on why they started the project, what to expect from it, and where they’re taking it n... more

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Tired of Bitcoin conferences for suits and TradFi bros? Nifty has been making Bitcoin conferences great again with Bitcoin++ for years now, and she’s joining me on Opt Out to chat all things Bitcoin dev, Bitcoin++, and more.

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The VPN paradigm has grown stale, with simple one-party providers being the best available. But what if we could further minimize trust by shift to a two-party hop system? Obscura is doing just that, and we’re sitting down with their founder Carl Don... more

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AI is all the rage, but with it come new privacy questions and concerns. Marks from OpenSecret joins to walk us through how we can have our AI-generated cake and eat it too.

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• Marks’ guest profile – optoutpod.com/guests/mar... more

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Recent Guests

Gabriel Custodiet
Host of the Watchmen Privacy podcast and advocate for privacy.
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Episode: Escaping the technocracy w/ Gabriel Custodiet and UrbanHacker
Daniel Keller
Co-founder of Flux
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Episode: Improving SimpleX w/ Evgeny from SimpleX and Daniel Keller from Flux
Vlad Prelovac
CEO and founder of Kagi, a privacy-focused search engine
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Episode: How Kagi is fixing search w/ Vlad Prelovac

Host

Seth
Host focused on promoting personal privacy and data sovereignty through engaging discussions with knowledgeable guests.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • 👍

    Good podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rainwilsonfan
    United States2 years ago
  • New episodes

    When will the new episodes come out?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rainwilsonfan
    United States3 years ago
  • Essential listening!!

    As some what if a newbie to digital privacy and FOSS, this show is now a staple in the pod lineup... Seth walks with you as a guide through the brambles and over the cliffs and helps negotiate with increasingly hostile data brokers and advertisers- those people & organizations that are quite eager to do you harm, if it means a bucks can be turned from it. ---Digital privacy & data security are the new Freedom & Liberty---

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seido Watson
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent

    Great concept for a show and wonder manner of hosting whilst throughly informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicksyc
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Seth for privacy education ! Mic level up

    Valuable interviews, information, and insights into tools I didn’t know exist. If you like tech lore podcast, this goes hand in hand. This is an interesting subject matter that everyday people think about, but don’t always speak about. [the mic levels are too low and should be turned up - Seth sounds like he is trying to have a private conversation in an office]

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Anarchosalvo
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners describe the podcast as essential for those interested in digital privacy.
The informative nature of discussions and the variety of topics is highly appreciated.
Overall, the host is commended for being an effective guide in navigating complex privacy issues.
Some feedback includes concerns regarding audio quality but praises the content's depth and relevance.
Many find it a valuable resource that encourages proactive engagement with personal privacy.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Can AI be private? w/ Marks from OpenSecret
Q: What functionality do you see an AI chat product like Maple providing?
It allows users to interact with AI while maintaining privacy, ensuring sensitive data isn't shared unnecessarily.
Can AI be private? w/ Marks from OpenSecret
Q: What made AI chat product the first thing that you wanted to launch out of OpenSecret?
The developers we met expressed a significant need for private AI interactions, particularly concerned about privacy in existing products like ChatGPT.
Can AI be private? w/ Marks from OpenSecret
Q: Why the pivot from Mutant Wallet to OpenSecret?
The pivot was due to privacy trade-offs made and the need for a stronger user privacy solution that could manage more user data without exposing it to potential risks.
How Kagi is fixing search w/ Vlad Prelovac
Q: How does Kagi differentiate itself from competitors?
Kagi differentiates itself with a superior quality of search results and a user-centered approach, allowing users to personalize their search experience significantly.
How Kagi is fixing search w/ Vlad Prelovac
Q: Why did you decide to focus on search?
The decision was prompted by concerns about his children being tracked online while using commercially sold devices, and the lack of a user-centric alternative in search engines.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Opt Out

What is Opt Out about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A significant focus is placed on personal privacy and data sovereignty, with discussions often revolving around the importance of safeguarding individual information within the digital realm. Episodes feature interviews with knowledgeable guests from various tech backgrounds, such as cybersecurity experts, privacy advocates, and innovators in the technology space. Topics commonly explored include advancements in privacy-focused tools, the integration of privacy in various applications, and practical tips for individuals seeking to enhance their digital security practices. The unique approach of combining expert insights with practical advice likely sets this podcast apart, making it particularly relevant for those interested in understandin... more

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