Episode 1619 • • 24:46 - 27:56
1619: Flash to Bang
Fat Leonard, Navy Corruption and Hard Drive Storage
A listener anecdote provides insight into the "Fat Leonard" Navy corruption scandal involving officers on the USS Blue Ridge who diverted ships for bribes. The discussion transitions into the evolution of data storage, noting that 18-terabyte hard drives are now available for $150. This massive storage capacity is framed as a tool for permanent record-keeping of personal data by authorities.