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Autocrat- A Roman History Podcast46- Heracles/Hercules Part XIV: Go Fetch (Cerberus)!Quick correction- we call Orthus the father of Cerberus in the episode, but it's actually Typhon! Just swap 'father' for 'brother' and everything still works.
The final and most dangerous task is here, and we've got to go down into the underworld... We've got the whole package: Heracles solving fighting-based problems; Harry Potter connections from Cassie, and Vince going down a rabbit hole about mythological chronologies!
Sources for this episode:
Frazer, J. G. (1921), Apollodorus: The Library (Volume I). London: William Heinemann.
Graves, R. (1981), Greek Myths: Illustrated Edition. London: Cassell Ltd.
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2024-09-2212 min
Digital ShadowsWhat it Takes to be an Expert WitnessThis weeks episode features Robert Fried. Robert is a seasoned expert and industry thought leader, with over twenty-two years of experience performing data collections and forensic investigations of electronic evidence. Robert leads the day-to-day operations of the Forensics and Investigations practice for Sandline Global, overseeing the forensic services offered to the firm’s clients, including data collections, forensic analysis, expert testimony, and forensic consultation. Robert is the author of PI Magazine’s Cybersluething Department, where he shares insightful content on topics relating to digital forensics, eDiscovery, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Robert is also the author of the books, Foren...
2024-08-2154 min
Digital ShadowsHow data can help stop abuseThis weeks episode features Zoe Lambourne from Childlight. Maria & Zoe delve into the works of Chidlight, and their mission to use data to support governments and organisations in taking action to safeguard children, ensuring no child lives their life in the darkness of sexual exploitation and abuse.Learn more about Childlight´s research here: https://intothelight.childlight.org/
2024-08-0730 min
Digital ShadowsHow AI can help victims of domestic abuseThis weeks episode features Anna Juusela, the CEO and founder of We Encourage. We Encourage develops a conversational AI tool for victims of domestic violence. This episode discuses the AI tool they are building, how technology can help victims, and lastly, the challenges of running a social impact company.
2024-07-2438 min
Digital ShadowsSafety for Who? Moderating Adult EntertainmentIn this weeks episode Maria is joined by Val Webber & Rebecca Franco. They discuss the current status of trust & safety in the adult entertainment industry and how these policies effect both users and in particular performers. This episodes takes a philosophical angle, debating who these police are meant to keep safe.
2024-07-1036 min
Digital ShadowsUnderstanding Child Financial Harm & ExploitationIn this weeks episode Maria is joined by Daniel Fitter & Zixuan Fu from Public. They deep dive into the topic of child financial harm and exploitation, discussing what it is, how it takes form and how platforms and users can increase their awareness around the topic.Here is a link to an overview of this research : https://www.public.io/case-study/combating-online-child-financial-harms. Other resources:A recent study of children and young people who fall victim to financial harm online, by Parent Zone who also commissioned PUBLIC's research on CFH/E.Some CFH/E...
2024-06-2635 min
Digital ShadowsCan we fix the unfixable? With Andrew BriercliffeIn this weeks episode Maria is joined by Andrew Briercliffe, a trust & safety veteran. We discuss the realities of the harmful content that platforms must deal with and debate whether or not it is possible to eliminate said contents.
2024-06-1238 min
Digital ShadowsFighting crime with AIAs a follow-up from the last episode, Maria is joined by Gareth Ballance to discuss AI classifiers in investigations. Gareth is ex-UK law enforcement & currently working at T3K. T3K offers AI solutions for law enforcement to assist them with their investigations.Maria & Gareth discuss Gareth´s previous career in digital forensics, discussing how a digital forensic case works, tractor fraud & more.
2024-05-2935 min
Digital ShadowsHow AI can help detectivesIn this weeks episode Maria is joined by Eric Oldenburg a former CSAM investigator at the Phoenix police. They discuss his time as a detective and the toll that CSAM investigations can take on investigators. This episode also delves into how AI companies can help to relieve this mental toll on investigators.To learn more about how AI can assist law investigators, particularly in relation to CSAM cases visit www.t3k.ai
2024-05-1545 min
Digital ShadowsHunting Stolen Content OnlineMaria is joined by Yvette van Bekkum, the CEO of Orange Warriors. Orange warriors is an expert in the field of photo and video removal on the internet. In this weeks episode they discuss the large issue of stolen content online, be that for survivors of IBSA, influencers, as well as content creators. They delve into how content is stolen, the legality of stolen content & different jurisdictions and how companies such as Orange Warriors work to remove it.
2024-05-0131 min
Digital ShadowsThe Rise of DeepfakesMaria is joined by Alexa from Public.io. Public works with clients across central government, regulatory bodies and industry to build safer online spaces, protect users and grow a responsible digital economy.In this weeks episode Maria & Alexa discuss what exactly deepfakes are, how they are effecting online platforms and what the potential dangers are.
2024-04-1732 min
Digital ShadowsTackling Misinformation for TeensThis weeks episode features the Jas Schembri & Jo Goodall, the founders of Luna, a digital health companion for teens. In this episode we discuss what kind of misinformation teens are faced with on mainstream social media and how Luna tackles this.
2024-04-0334 min
Digital ShadowsThe Online Safety Act: a force for good? @_maria.bettina is joined by Elena Michael, co-founder of #notyourporn. In this weeks episode they discuss what exactly the Online Safety Act is with a particular focus on how this will change legislation around IBSA. They dive into the positives of the act as well as the negatives, looking at what future legislation needs to be put in place in order to protect survivors and potential victims of IBSA.
2024-03-2037 min
Digital ShadowsThe World´s Most Digital Society: EstoniaIn this weeks episode Maria is joined by Carmen Raal, a digital transformation advisor at e-Estonia.They discuss the history of Estonia and how this pushed the country into becoming the most digital society in the world. They cover everything from the interesting technology behind the country, to how they educate their population to be technologically advanced, as well as how to safely store data in ´Digital Embassay´s´.
2024-03-0644 min
Digital ShadowsThe Encryption Debate: Safety or Privacy?In this weeks episode @_maria.bettina is joined by John Ozbay. John is the founder of Cryptee, is a safety and privacy focused, encrypted service to write personal documents, notes, journals, and store photos, videos and more. John & Maria discuss what exactly encryption is, differentiating between its different forms and how it can benefit specific groups in society from simple storage of personal photos, to helping journalists document harsh truths of war & authoritarian societies. In addition, they discuss the controversial encryption debate. This debate centres around whether or not encryption should be ´weakened´ in order to scan for...
2024-02-2144 min
Digital ShadowsUnderstanding Online SafetyFor the first episode of the Digital Shadows podcast is an introduction to the space of online safety and internet regulation. Maria is joined by Caroline Humer, a trust & safety expert. They discuss the history behind the trust & safety industry, why it exists, how it works, and how companies can play a vital role in keeping the internet safe.In addition, they discuss a magnitude of topics from incoming internet regulations, digital rights, human moderation and even the challenges that social media and adult companies face when it comes to online safety.#onlinesafety #ai
2024-02-0740 min
Radio FreeWrite#9: The Cru Write Tolkien: EchidnaEchidna was the mother of monsters in Greek Mythology, and her children- including the Lernean Hydra, Nemean Lion, Cerberus, and fearsome Chimera- are all fair game for tonight's prompt! It's The Lotus' night off, but the rest of The Cru chat about J.R.R. Tolkien and attempt to write pieces inspired by his style and his work. One member doesn't care for Tolkien; the other two respond appropriately. From Hesiod's Theogony: "Men say that Typhaon [Typhoeus] the terrible, outrageous and lawless, was joined in love to her [Ekhidna (Echidna)], the maid with glancing eyes. So she...
2021-10-291h 06
Human Factor SecurityRichard Hollis Richard Hollis is the Chief Executive Officer for Risk Factory Ltd, a European information security risk management consulting firm specialising in providing effective, independent information risk management services. As a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, (CRISC), Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and a Payment Card Industry (PCI) Qualified Security Assessor (QSA), Richard possesses extensive hands on skills and experience in designing, implementing and managing and auditing information security programs. Over the course of his career Richard has served as Director of Security for Phillips, Paris, and Deputy Director of...
2019-05-1749 min