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Nicholas Merrill, notorious for challenging an FBI Gag Order and founder of the Calyx Institute, a privacy and digital rights organization. Tune in the full-length interview today on Techlore Talks.

🔗 SOURCES & LINKS
Calyx Institute: https://calyxinstitute.org/

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:40 Internet Service Providers
08:20 Cryptocurrencies
12:08 Origins of the Calyx Institute
28:20 Faith in the US System
33:40 Calyx Institute Projects
51:50 FOSS Business Models
55:00 The FBI Gag Order Story
01:27:45 Thoughts & Similarities to Edward Snowden
01:31:22 Starlink!
01:37:55 Final Words

🎥 VIDEO
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Creators and Guests

Host
Henry Fisher
Runner, artist, musician and digital rights activist. Owner of Techlore
Guest
Nicholas Merrill
The Calyx Institute

What is Techlore Talks?

Techlore Talks brings you in-depth conversations with the experts at the forefront of privacy, security, and digital rights. Hosted by Henry Fisher, founder of Techlore and long-time digital rights educator, each episode features meaningful discussions with the people building, researching, and advocating for digital freedom.

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