EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Accidental Tyrants: When Default Settings Rule the World
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Ever wonder why your camera roll is cluttered with Live Photos, or why every new app wants to send you notifications? We dive into the hidden power of default settings and how lazy software choices from decades past still dictate how billions of people use technology today. Spoiler alert: that 'convenient' default might not be so convenient for you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Ever wonder why your camera roll is cluttered with Live Photos, or why every new app wants to send you notifications? We dive into the hidden power of default settings and how lazy software choices from decades past still dictate how billions of people use technology today. Spoiler alert: that 'convenient' default might not be so convenient for you.
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The Accidental Tyrants: When Default Settings Rule the World
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