The humans go for a very very very long walk.
The 12-Hour Walk: Invest One Day, Conquer Your Mind, and Unlock Your Best Life by Colin O’Brady
No One Has Ever Crossed Antarctica Unsupported. Two Men Are Trying Right Now. NYTimes Article
Colin O’Brady Completes Crossing of Antarctica With Final 32-Hour Push NYTimes Article
Airism UV protection mesh full-zip hoodie - They don’t sell it anymore but this is pretty much the UV hoodie
How can we build a more fair and representative electoral system for all Canadians? One idea is to look beyond the usual countries we compare ourselves with (the United States and the United Kingdom) and see the methods other countries use to create more representative democracies. From inclusive proportional representation to the well-known and loved ranked-choice voting, in this episode, the humans highlight the standout features, real-world successes, and transformative impact of the best voting systems used around the globe. Gain insights into the principles, mechanics, and democratic implications of these systems, as they unravel the most important lessons for shaping a more fair and representative future for Canadians.
Strengthening Democracy In Canada: Principles, Process And Public Engagement For Electoral Reform - Final report from the 2016 committee looking into changing the federal Canadian voting system
SH78: Democratising Democracy: The Case for Voting Reform
Voting satisfaction by country
Democracy Index 2020: In sickness and in health? - Economist Intelligence Unit
Example Dutch ballot (Proportional Representation)
Example Australian ballot (Instant Runoff Voting)
1912 United States presidential election
Example Irish ballot (Single Transferable Vote)
Abie Philbin Bowman – Crash course in the Irish voting system | The Conference 2019
Example German ballot (Mixed-Member Proportional)
How can we build a more fair and representative electoral system for all Canadians? Join us on this episode of the Standard Humans podcast as we explore voting reform, particularly the history of voting reform in Canada and the issues arising from the First Past the Post system. We’ve been seriously considering changing how we vote for over a hundred years and have come extremely close a few times. This episode will also give you a great foundation to understand our next conversation exploring the pros and cons of different voting systems worldwide. It’s going to be great so make sure you subscribe to not miss it.
Strengthening Democracy In Canada: Principles, Process And Public Engagement For Electoral Reform - Final report from the 2016 committee looking into changing the federal canadian voting system
Electoral Reform in Canada - Canadian Encyclopedia
Voting satisfaction by country
A History of the Vote in Canada - Elections Canada
The Sneaky Plan to Subvert the Electoral College for the Next Election - CGP Grey video
In this episode of the Standard Humans podcast, the humans follow up on episode 74, How to Use Non-Religious Lent to Achieve Your Personal Growth Goals, and reflect on their experiences with Lent (one religious and one secular) this year. They talk about the things they gave up for Lent, such as social media, alcohol, and listening to podcasts, and how it affected their daily lives. Throughout the episode, they explore the various benefits and challenges of engaging in a period of reflection and self-discipline and offer advice for listeners who may be considering participating in Lent in the future.
SH74: How to Use Non-Religious Lent to Achieve Your Personal Growth Goals
SH75: Stay Safe and Secure Online: The Top Cybersecurity Risks to Be Mindful Of
Using Caffeine to Optimize Mental & Physical Performance - Huberman Lab Podcast
What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health - Huberman Lab Podcast
A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf
The 12-Hour Walk: Invest One Day, Conquer Your Mind, and Unlock Your Best Life
In this episode of the Standard Humans podcast, we're going to take you on a wild ride through the top cybersecurity risks you need to be aware of. From phishing emails to ransomware attacks, we're going to show you all the ways hackers can ruin your day (and your bank account). Whether you're a business owner, remote worker, or just someone who spends time online, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how to stay safe and secure in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Tune in to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the most common cybersecurity risks out there.
This episode specifically covers spear phishing, ransomware, and keeping your financial cards and accounts secure.
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The most common types of hacking on the internet - NordVPN Article
Every Step to Simple Online Security - Comprehensive step-by-step guide to digital security from the Wirecutter
Go Incognito: A Guide to Security, Privacy, & Anonymity - Comprehensive video series on how you’re tracked online, how your information is shared, all the techniques required to take back your digital privacy, how you can properly secure all of our data, prevent identity theft and hacks, and how to get as close to anonymous as you possibly can.
Choose your Security Profile - Wired guide
SH75: Stay Safe and Secure Online: The Top Cybersecurity Risks to Be Mindful Of
Hackers Make the First-Ever Ransomware for Smart Thermostats
I used a flip phone for 30 days - Matt D’Avella YouTube video
Why VPNs are a WASTE of Your Money (usually…)
The VPN You Use Probably Sucks - Here's Why.
The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data by Kevin Mitnick
Phishing attacks are SCARY easy to do!! (let me show you!)
I created malware with Python (it's SCARY easy!!)
No More Ransom - Tool that can decrypt some types of ransomware
Privacy - A virtual credit card tool to shop privately and securely
Borrowell - Credit tracker that tells you whenever your credit changes
Password Managers
The Best Password Managers - Wirecutter Article
Most Secure Password Management Explained | Go Incognito 3.4
The 5 BEST Password Managers for Security - More hardcore
2FA Apps
The Best Two-Factor Authentication App - Wirecutter Article
Two Factor Authentication Explained | Go Incognito 3.5 - Techlore Video
Aegis (Android)
Raivo OTP (iOS)
Hardware 2FA
The Best Security Key for Multi-Factor Authentication - Wirecutter Article
VPNs
The Best VPN Service - Wirecutter Article
Techlore VPN Toolkit - List of VPNs and their features
Antivirus
You Don’t Need to Buy Antivirus Software - Wirecutter Article
File Backup
How to Back Up Your Computer - Wirecutter Article
Backblaze - Automatic and unlimited cloud backup service
Securing your Social Media
Simple Online Security for Social Media Accounts - Wirecutter Article
Delete Your Old Accounts (If You Can) - Wirecutter Article
Ad Blocking
Our Favorite Ad Blockers and Browser Extensions to Protect Privacy - Wirecutter Article
Secure Communication
Best Privacy Email Accounts & Clients - Privacytools.io list
Protonmail - Email
Tutanota - Email
Secure & Encrypted Messengers - Privacytools.io list
Signal - Instant Messaging
Secure Online Search
Ransomware
No More Ransom - Tool that can decrypt some types of ransomware
FBI’s Ransomware Page - “The FBI does not support paying a ransom in response to a ransomware attack. Paying a ransom doesn’t guarantee you or your organization will get any data back. It also encourages perpetrators to target more victims and offers an incentive for others to get involved in this type of illegal activity.”
Taking down a ransomware hacker - CBC story about a ransomware hacker in Gatineau and the largest cryptocurrency seizure in Canadian history.
