In this episode, I discuss the physiological effects that drinking alcohol has on the brain and body at different levels of consumption and over time. I also describe genetic differences that predispose certain individuals to alcoholism, binge and habit-drinking. I explain alcohol metabolism in simple terms and how it effectively acts as a poison, leading to cellular stress and damage. I then explain that it impacts neuronal function and changes our thinking and behavior – hallmarks of inebriation. I also discuss how alcohol consumption of different amounts impacts inflammation, stress, neurod ..read more

Fireside Chat with Simson Garfinkel on Quantum Technologies Moderator: Joseph Lorenzo Hall, Internet Society Speaker: Simson Garfinkel "Quantum" is all the rage; from post-quantum cryptography, to strange looking computational apparatuses doing quantum computations, to visions of future quantum communications networks sending quantum information around the world. Where classical computation involves bits and bytes, quantum technologies operate on a different level, using both the precision and fuzziness of quantum mechanics. Despite the fanfare, we may be overly focusing on certain aspects of ..read more

Governance Studies program at Brookings will host Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen, who will deliver prepared remarks on FISA 702 reauthorization. Following his remarks, Assistant Attorney General Olsen will be interviewed by Brookings Senior Fellow Benjamin Wittes and take questions from the audience. Viewers can submit questions for speakers by emailing events@brookings.edu or via Twitter at @BrookingsGov by using #BrookingsFISA. === Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxhziC0dMTw&ab_channel=BrookingsInstitution Downloaded by http://huffduff-video.snarfed.org/ on Tue ..read more

BRUNCHCON 2022 (now SLEUTHCON), November 11, 2022, Arlington, VA Presentation by Sherrod DeGrippo, Proofpoint SLEUTHCON Returns May 12, 2023! Registration and CFP Opens in February. === Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aYk96VggsE&ab_channel=SLEUTHCON Downloaded by http://huffduff-video.snarfed.org/ on Mon Feb 6 19:11:35 2023 Available for 30 days after download ..read more

A scientist shares what he’s learned about living longer, with the help of worms. https://pca.st/ovbai4f7 ..read more

Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZvaimMTqio&ab_channel=PrivacyandCivilLibertiesOversightBoard Downloaded by http://huffduff-video.snarfed.org/ on Fri Jan 13 13:35:09 2023 Available for 30 days after download ..read more

The Vice President of Engineering for Privacy, Safety, and Security at Google shares his perspective on cybersecurity today. Click "Show more" to view all chapters. For more conversations, visit http://www.conversationswithbillkristol.org Chapter 1 (00:15 - 30:09): What is Cybersecurity? Chapter 2 (30:09 - 1:00:28): Cybersecurity and National Security What is cybersecurity? How has cybersecurity become integrally connected to our national security? What has the War in Ukraine taught us about the vulnerabilities we face? What kinds of cyber threats should we be prepared to meet in the future? T ..read more

A draft talk - partially based on unpublished discussions with some academics especially including JD Work. Will add links to papers as they come out below! All the parts you hate about this talk are me though. === Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw1d_3kCeL4&ab_channel=DaveAitel Downloaded by http://huffduff-video.snarfed.org/ on Sun Jul 31 01:37:34 2022 Available for 30 days after download ..read more

Lecture Topic: "How Can and Should the Platforms be Governed?: Assessment of EU Digital Services/Markets Acts" Speaker: Lawrence Lessig, Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School Opening Remarks: Kohei Itoh President, Keio University Discussant: Jiro Kokuryo Professor, Faculty of Policy Management / Chief Administrator, CCRC, Keio University Recorded on June 24, 2022 More about KGRI Great Thinker Series: https://www.kgri.keio.ac.jp/great-thinker-series/index.html === Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pla3AjZ-hoI&ab_channel=%E6%85%B6%E6%87%89%E7%BE%A9 ..read more

In this keynote presentation recorded on May 23rd, I explore how Russia has used cyber warfare against Ukraine. This talk clarifies some confusion about the impact of Russia's cyber on the war, and addresses how Russia understands their cyber capacity as a tool of state power. === Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXBrL-mdowY&ab_channel=thegrugq Downloaded by http://huffduff-video.snarfed.org/ on Tue Jul 19 19:22:38 2022 Available for 30 days after download ..read more