Apathy and Arsenic - A Victorian Era Lesson on Fighting the Surveillance State

Explore a fascinating historical parallel between Victorian-era arsenic advocacy and modern privacy concerns in this 45-minute conference talk from linux.conf.au. Discover how 19th-century anti-arsenic activists' methods can be applied to combat today's surveillance state. Learn about Peak Indifference theory, data breach impacts, and strategies to empower individuals in protecting their privacy. Gain valuable insights for developers, security professionals, and privacy advocates on sustaining public interest in data protection. Engage with captivating stories of historical events and their relevance to contemporary digital privacy issues, while acquiring practical tips for promoting information security in the modern era.

Apathy and Arsenic: a Victorian Era lesson on fighting the surveillance state