Information overload. We all cope with it on a daily basis. And while most of us like to think we have a good sense of what’s real and what’s fake… is that truly the case? And what are the implications for us in the information age? Jason Thomas, chief of innovation for Thomson Reuters …
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Listen to the Latest Cybersecurity Law & Strategy “Inside Tech” Podcast with Jason Thomas
While the gaze of cybersecurity experts may currently be focused on Russian hacking, it’s important to remember that one of the most nefarious schemes – the ol’ phishing email – is still out there. Are you safe from getting hooked? Jason Thomas, chief of innovation for Thomson Reuters Special Services, explores how hackers still rely …
Cybersecurity Law & Strategy Launches “Cyber Minute” Podcast with Jason Thomas
For several years, “big data” has been a go-to topic for technologists, futurists, business leaders and more. Often times, these discussions include ethical debates regarding the collection and use of aggregated data and how organizations use that information. These questions are also at the crux of a newer debate around so-called “little data” – daily …
Who Watches the Watchmen?
What do Roman satirist Juvenal, Alan Moore and Jason Thomas, chief of Innovation for Thomson Reuters, have in common? All have asked the question (in one way or another), “who watches the watchmen?” It is a fundamental question of our age when seemingly endless amounts of data are accessible through countless technological gateways. And while …
Identity Theft Resource Center launches free app to safeguard consumers
The following post comes from Jason Thomas, manager of Innovation for the Government segment of Thomson Reuters. Earlier this year, my aunt received a call from someone purporting to work for the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS). They claimed she had not filed her taxes for the preceding few years and were about to garnish her …
Wait, What? Episode 12: The guys go TV
The latest installment of Wait, What? has the guys taking the show into the realm of video. No, you didn’t read that wrong; Jason, Joe and Matt had their latest podcast recorded in an actual news studio in Washington, D.C. After the initial shock of being on camera wore off, the guys settle into a …
Wait, What? Episode 11: Things get real!
In the 11th edition of Wait, What? the guys talk about government surveillance programs, particularly as they have been executed in the United States. The show looks at the USA Patriot and USA Freedom Acts and discusses what responsibilities and rights any government has or should have when it comes to data collection on its …
Wait, What? Episode 10: The show goes on the road to AwesomeCon 2015
In a very special episode of “Wait, What?!,” the guys travel to AwesomeCon in Washington, D.C. to take in all the sights and sounds. Additionally, the show wanted to get up close and personal with the comic book/science fiction industry to see what people think about the technology and culture associated with these genres. One of the takeaways from the hours spent at the convention was that …
Wait, What? Episode 9: Grandma’s going to be a “pig woman”
In this episode of “Wait, What?” the guys discuss the impact technology has on medicine and medical procedures. Jason starts off the talk by discussing his grandmother’s heart surgery, using a pig valve. This sparks a discussion about the advent of drones as a first responders and whether or not it is actually feasible. The guys then talk about their comfort level …
Wait, What? Episode 8: Ever hit someone in the head with a hammer?
In the eighth episode of “Wait, What?”, the show delves into the unintended consequences of technology. Jason starts off with an example of the dual uses of an everyday hammer. The guys start talking about the misuse of things like the Tor – which are intended for good, but are used for nefarious things as well. Another unintended consequence of technological …
