Topic: Account Lockout

Adam Curry describes being locked out of his personal Instagram account due to a "device recognition" loop, preventing him from promoting the new official No Agenda podcast Instagram page. The hosts lament the "Silicon Valley model" of automated support that leaves users stranded, comparing it to similar issues with Google and Twitter.

A customer was reportedly locked out of his smart home and Amazon account after a delivery driver alleged his Eufy doorbell made a racist remark. The hosts discuss the dangers of being "wired to the gills" and the risks of centralized control over home security and lighting.