Episode 048 Marc Goodman

Summary

• Marc Goodman is a resident futurist with the FBI, senior advisor to Interpol, and founder of the Future Crimes Institute.
• He is considered one of the world's leading authorities on global security.
• He investigates the intersection of science, technology, and crime and uncovers threats.
• He is the author of the upcoming book "Future Crimes" which covers the dangers of emerging technologies.
• He is a fan of Tim Ferriss and has implemented some of his advice in law enforcement.
• He enjoys 80s comedies and hacker movies, and believes Walter Parks' War Games was ahead of its time.
• Marc Goodman has given away 10 copies of Tim Ferriss' book as a gift.
• Marc Goodman's morning routine includes taking his dog for a walk, having breakfast, catching up on news and emails, and then taking on the day.
• Marc Goodman's weekend routine includes going for hikes, going to the movies, and hanging out with friends.
• When Marc Goodman thinks of the word "successful," he thinks of Martin Luther King, Bill Clinton, and Steve Jobs.
• Marc Goodman believes that people are focused on the cyber crime of today, but don't realize the systemic issue going on due to Moore's Law.
• The Internet of Things is expected to add between 50 and 200 billion new devices, making every computer system hackable.
• Technology is advancing at an exponential rate, and people are not prepared for the tsunami of technology coming their way.
• Biological weapons can be created to attack individuals, and this is already being done.
• Summary:
• The cost of sequencing human genomes has dropped significantly and is dropping five times faster than Moore's Law.
• Companies like 23 And Me offer partial genetic sequencing for $99 and full sequencing for $1000.
• High school clubs and competitions are now doing genetic sequencing.
• Criminals and terrorists now have access to these tools.
• It is advised to use a pseudonym and a prepaid credit card when getting genetic testing to protect privacy.
• It is possible to accelerate the onset of a neurodegenerative disease by blowing blebdonum into someone's face.
• Marc Goodman discussed the example of Warfarin, a blood thinner, which can be fatal if taken by those with a certain genetic marker.
• He also discussed the misconception that criminals and terrorists are uneducated, noting that many have scientific and technological backgrounds.
• He gave examples of terrorist organizations using sophisticated technology, such as nightvision goggles, satellite phones, encrypted Blackberries, and social media.
• He also discussed the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack, which was highly sophisticated and used technology to gain situational awareness and kill more people.
• Marc Goodman also discussed the phrase "public safety is too important to leave to the professionals," noting that people should be aware of potential risks and black swan events in cities.
• Marc Goodman was a patrol officer in Los Angeles during the LA riots and experienced firsthand how thin the line between order and chaos can be.
• He recommends basic preparedness measures such as having water and food, an emergency plan, and being aware of the threats.
• He also experienced the 9/11 attacks in New York City and saw how strangers could come together in a time of crisis.
• He believes that law enforcement is a local solution to a global problem and that average citizens need to be involved in cyber security.
• He suggests creating a national cyber reserve corps to help respond to cyber attacks.
• He also recommends having commonsense tools such as a firstaid kit and iodine tablets in case of emergency.
• Criminals in Mexico City were using smart phones to Google people of greatest net worth and then kidnapping them.
• When traveling to potentially hostile countries, it is important to take precautions to protect data and sensitive information.
• Consider using a throwaway laptop or mobile phone, encrypting devices, and limiting the amount of information stored on them.
• Be aware of spearfishing emails, which can infect computers and lead to the loss of valuable information.
• The main cause of computer infections is clicking on the wrong link.
• Individuals should create a threat profile and use open source intelligence to detect threats.
• The digital underground can be accessed using Tor, The Onion Router.
• The Silk Road was a website where narcotics, weapons, and other illegal items were sold.
• Drug Pirate Roberts made $1.2 billion in 30 months and had a personal fortune of $110 million.
• Drug production may be disrupted by new technology such as yeast to synthetically produce cocaine.
• Synthetic biology has enabled the production of narcotics without the need for large fields of coca leaves, marijuana plants, or poppy plants.
• This new technology could disrupt the current global security model around narcotics, as it would be difficult to detect a loaf of bread containing the same potency as cocaine.
• Ethan Nadlemann has advocated for the legalization of drugs, and some countries have experimented with this.
• The US government has focused on supply reduction, but the cartels have become increasingly sophisticated in their technology and finances.
• 50,000 innocent Mexican citizens have been killed in the past six years due to the narco wars, and some of these citizens have been killed for using open source tools to report on the activities of the narcos.
• Marc Goodman discusses the breakdown of deaths in Mexico due to drug cartels, drug dealerondrug dealer violence, people who won't comply with the narcos, and collateral damage.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a current topic of discussion, with Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking both expressing concern about its widespread adoption.
• AI is divided into two types: narrow AI (used for recommendations and customer service) and artificial general intelligence (which could potentially run the planet).
• Algorithms are complex mathematical formulae used for a variety of purposes, and they have been used for market manipulation.
• Moore's Law applies to criminals as well, and crime has been reduced to an algorithm.
• Criminals can now rob 100 million people at once, and this is a complete paradigm shift in crime.
• Marc Goodman suggests that systems of justice and law and order are linear, while the threat is exponential.
• He also mentions crime as a service, where computer programs can commit crime for you.
• Marc Goodman emphasizes that technology can be used for good or bad, and he suggests a few steps people can take to protect themselves.
• Common sense is not so common; do not click on links or open attachments.
• Keep software up to date across all devices.
• Use different passwords for all sites and use a password manager.
• Use a VPN when in public spaces.
• Do not use the admin account as the primary account.
• Enable twostep authentication for accounts.
• Be aware of what is going on with competition and own company.
• Consider not putting important information into a computer.
• Red team and test assumptions.
• Cyber crime is a global industry estimated to be worth $400 billion a year.
• Hackers can access cameras without the green or red light being on.
• Marc Goodman covers his camera with a yellow sticky note to protect himself from hackers.
• Business travelers may cover their hotel keyhole to prevent surveillance.
• Cameras in public places are often connected to the internet and can be easily hacked.
• A hacker team hacked the security cameras in a casino to win $33 million in 48 hours.
• People can learn more about cyber security by visiting Futurecrimes.com and checking out Marc Goodman's TED talk.
• Marc Goodman is a global security expert and author of Future Crimes.
• He discussed the potential risks of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and the internet of things.
• He believes that the world is becoming increasingly vulnerable to cybercrime and other malicious activities.
• He recommends that individuals and organizations take steps to protect themselves, such as using strong passwords and encryption.
• He also recommends that people stay informed about the latest developments in technology and security.
• He suggests that people visit SingularityU.org to learn more about emerging technologies.
• Links to resources and books mentioned in the episode can be found in the show notes at Fourhourworkweek.com/podcast.