Can Cryptography Frustrate Fascism
Offered By: YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intersection of cryptography, politics, and authoritarianism in this thought-provoking conference talk from CypherCon 2.0. Delve into the rise of authoritarian tendencies globally and examine how surveillance technologies contribute to this trend. Analyze the relationship between authoritarianism scores and political support, particularly in the context of the Trump era. Investigate the role of cryptography in both empowering and potentially frustrating authoritarian regimes. Consider the political implications of cryptographers' work and their ability to influence societal outcomes. Reflect on the current framing of cryptography in public discourse and contemplate more realistic approaches to understanding its impact on democracy and freedom.
Syllabus
Intro
The rise of authoritarianism
Measuring authoritarianism
Authoritarianism score predicts Trump support
Surveillance, authoritarianism, and cryptography
Crypto for Power
Cryptographers aren't interested in surveillance
Cryptographers can act politically
We've lost on framing
There is a more realistic framing
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