Every human endeavor leaves a trail through history, revealing patterns that shape its present and hint at its future. In each episode of this captivating series, host Chris Blask dives into the story of a specific topic—unearthing its origins, exploring its current landscape, and imagining what lies ahead. Joined by insightful guests from fields as diverse as technology, arts, education, and communications, Chris brings fresh perspectives to the forces shaping our world and the possibilitie ...
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Do AI Dogs Wag Electric Tails? - The Inevitability Curve Podcast | Ep 20
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45:29In this episode of The Inevitability Curve, host Chris Blask and guest Amelie Karan engage in a deep, candid conversation about the evolution, current state, and future of artificial intelligence (AI) within the context of cybersecurity and societal impact. They explore how AI has transformed over the last three decades, transitioning from an acade…
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Hacking the Policy Curve - The Inevitability Curve | Episode 19
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41:20In this episode of “The Inevitability Curve,” Chris Blask engages in a deep discussion with Ken Swick, exploring the evolution of policy frameworks and their fundamental importance in technology and governance. They touch upon the significance of understanding policies through historical lenses, emphasizing how technology often outpaces the policie…
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The Evolution of AI in Cybersecurity - The Inevitability Curve Episode 18
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37:42Chris Blask and Casey Ellis, co-founder of Bugcrowd, explore the evolution of AI in cybersecurity. They discuss the generative AI hype cycle, the challenges faced, and introduce a taxonomy for AI's role in risk management. The conversation emphasizes the need for clear definitions of AI for effective policy and regulation. They highlight the import…
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Bending the Risk Curve - The Inevitability Curve Episode 17
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42:01In this episode of “The Inevitability Curve,” Chris Blask and Mike Dugent discuss the multifaceted topic of risk in the realm of technology, particularly focusing on operational technology (OT) and the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) with cybersecurity. They reflect on their initial friendship and collaborations, before diving into the…
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Bending Towards Visibility - The Inevitability Curve Episode 16
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41:13Host Chris Blask and guest Blaine McNutt delve into the evolution of cybersecurity, discussing their experiences in the field and the changes they’ve witnessed over the decades. They begin by reflecting on their early careers in network security, focusing on military-grade security and the inception of early firewalls. As they explore the transform…
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Seeking the Recursive BOM of Truth - The Inevitability Curve Episode 15
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42:10A thought-provoking discussion with Dennis Devlin about the evolving nature of truth and authenticity in human interactions, information sharing and the digital landscape. They explore the historical context of trust stemming from face-to-face interactions to today’s increasingly anonymous digital platforms. The conversation delves into the complex…
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Bending Towards the G in GRC - The Inevitability Curve - EP14
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34:11Yoav Raiter, CEO of Raidian.ai, joins Chris in discussing the evolution of rules, regulations, compliance, and governance. The emergence of the latest generation of AI may finally give us rapid visibility into the rules and regulations that impact us, an dwhere we currently fit in that maze.By theinevitabilitycurve
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Software Supply Chains and ISACs - The Inevitability Curve - EP13
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33:16Phil Englert and our host Chris Blask have been co-chairing a CISA working group on software bill of material (SBOM) sharing. The working group has developed a process to help ISACs and similar organizations determine the control architecture necessary to manage the distribution of SBOMs among their members.…
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Marine Systems and Cyber Conflict - The Inevitability Curve - EP12
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31:51Heather McMahon joins our host Chris Blask about her unique journey through public service and technology, exploring the past, present, and future of innovation.By theinevitabilitycurve
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The Profitability of Corporate Altruism - The Inevitability Curve - EP11
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32:14Bill McGee and our host Chris Blask built a multi-billion dollar line of firewall business at Cisco at the turn of the century. They discuss the corporate value of ethics and morality, how doing the "right thing" can often be a path towards business goals such as lower costs and higher customer retention.…
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The Human in Cybersecurity - The Inevitability Curve - EP10
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37:47Chris Blow joins us today to discuss the nuances of the security community, the importance of information sharing, and the human value in technology.By theinevitabilitycurve
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Journalism and Content - The Inevitability Curve - EP9
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35:49Renowned journalist and author Deb Radcliff probes the past and future of investigative journalism.By theinevitabilitycurve
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AI and the Future of Policy Enforcement - The Inevitability Curve - EP8
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34:29AI is presenting an opportunity for policy enforcement in ways previously untenable. Micky Dennedy has spent a career working with policy development and implementation. Join us for an interesting conversation on the intersection of technology and governance.By theinevitabilitycurve
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Disaster Response and FinTech - The Inevitability Curve - EP7
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41:59Emerson Tan joins us today to discuss the emergency response aspects of financial technology.By theinevitabilitycurve
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The Arc of Warfare - The Inevitability Curve - EP6
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45:01Stuart and I ponder the long history of information being crucial in human conflict, how we got to where we are, and what the future of social and international conflict may look like.By theinevitabilitycurve
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The Arc of Communications - The Inevitability Curve - EP5
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37:02Peter and I discuss the evolution of communication, the impact of technology, and the challenges of misinformation.By theinevitabilitycurve
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The Emergency Response Curve - The Inevitability Curve - EP4
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41:00Rakesh Bharania and I discuss the evolution of emergency response, adaptation in crises, and the role of technology in fostering empathy and agency.By theinevitabilitycurve
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Navigating the SaaSpocalypse - The inevitability Curve - EP 3
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27:56Roy and I discuss the evolution of SaaS, the rise of AI, and its implications for jobs and technology.By theinevitabilitycurve
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AI and Critical Infrastructure - The Inevitability Curve - EP 2
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The Evolution of Information Warfare - The Inevitability Curve - EP1
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30:54Winn Schwartau and I discuss the past, present and potential futures of information warfare.By theinevitabilitycurve
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