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Writings

Long-form essays on privacy, encryption, the open web, and the occasional rant on European tech policy. Sorted newest first.

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The Galileo Gambit: Scientific Liberty, Consensus, and the Cost of Persuasion

Why “they laughed at Galileo” is not evidence and why, in matters of health, the gap between persuasion and proof carries a measurable cost.

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Owning My Corner of the Internet: Self-Hosting Decentralized Social Media

A few years ago I wrote a series about taking back your privacy, starting with the humble password manager. That series was about defense: stopping other people …

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Take Back Your Privacy and Security - Secure Your Passwords

Does privacy matter? You may thing that you have nothing to hide. Like most of us, you are not engaging in criminal activities online. But how would you feel if …

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June 14, 2017 · Français

Keybase.io, PGP pour tous

De plus en plus, les violations de la vie privée, que ce soit par les gouvernements ou encore par les entreprises auxquelles vous confiez vos données, …

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