Ep. 3 | Clear, Simple, and Wrong

Noted author and satirist H.L. Mencken is famous for pointing out that “For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong.” Join Dr. Stan and Julie as they riff on this all-too-common human desire for simple solutions to complex problems. How it’s built into our neurology. How it makes it harder to manage cybersecurity. And even how it manifests in the conspiracy theories that drive our political discontent. The computer and telecommunications revolution that we’re in the middle of is upending our world in ways we haven’t begun to imagine. A simple cybercrime example: In the old days at the end of the last century, if a criminal wanted to rob a bank, the criminal had to go to the bank. No more. Now the criminal can steal money from people’s bank accounts over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Let’s understand that complex problems don’t get solved, they get managed. So let’s take a step back and ask what we can do to manage our security and privacy; in our homes, in our places of work, in our schools, and throughout our community. As always, Stan and Julie provide actionable tips and thoughtful wisdom in a fun conversation on the complexities of cybersecurity and privacy. Please join us at: https://securethevillage.org/ Mentioned in the Episode: How Hackable are you? FREE SURVEY