Topic: Market Warriors

3 chapters across the catalog

Warehouse of Souls
Episode 802 1:54:19 - 1:58:01

802: Warehouse of Souls

Password Security, Golden State Warriors Tip

A security tip suggests using long sentences as passphrases, such as "I'm really a big fan of the Golden State Warriors," to make devices nearly impossible to crack. This method is touted as more memorable and secure than complex strings of random characters. The hosts conclude that the current encryption debate is largely a marketing ploy, as the devices are already secure for users who know how to use them.

Morally Deformed
Episode 774 1:38:37 - 1:41:56

774: Morally Deformed

Social Justice Warriors and the Academic Labor Market

The hosts discuss the rise of "Social Justice Warriors" (SJWs) and the historical parallels between modern campus movements and the intellectual origins of fascism. They argue that college administrators are afraid to confront students because the academic labor market is poor and the threat of lawsuits is high. Adam Curry suggests that students are being used as "pawns" in a larger machinery of social control.

Muslim Hugger
Episode 428 1:29:59 - 1:33:07

428: Muslim Hugger

USAID Famine Relief, Fred Willard PBS Firing

A USAID public service announcement for famine relief in the Horn of Africa is critiqued for its messaging. Separately, the firing of actor Fred Willard from the PBS show "Market Warriors" following an arrest for lewd conduct is discussed, with the hosts noting the lack of due process before his termination.