Behind the digital curtain

In the very early the morning of January 2nd, the United States decided that Venezuela needed an “administration change.” And when I say “administration change,” I mean they sent 150 aircraft, a carrier, 3 Delta Force teams and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, and basically said: “We’re running this country now.” Now, you might be wondering: “Dr. Qubit, what does this have to do wit...

Today we have an EXPLOSIVE episode. Because it turns out that over 100 CISOs, the top cybersecurity chiefs from companies like Google, Microsoft, Netflix, LinkedIn, and even the US government, just published an open letter with one powerful message: “Stop scaring people with fake advice!” And boy, are they right. Today we’re going to destroy six security myths you’ve probably heard a thousand time...

Today we’re talking about something that keeps all parents up at night: how do we protect our kids in the digital age without becoming the Tech Gestapo? Look, I’m going to be straight with you. According to a 2024 study by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, American kids spend an average of 7.5 hours daily in front of screens. SEVEN AND A HALF HOURS! That’s more time than they spend at school. I...

It was January 1st, 2025. The world woke up with hangovers, regrets about midnight texts, and absolutely no idea that technology would surprise us more than the price of Bitcoin surprises anyone. They promised us flying cars. They gave us chatbots that write better than our college essays. They promised us virtual reality. They gave us brands selling digital sneakers more expensive than real ones....

TODAY we'll learn: • How to tell if the "Santa" writing to you is real or a Russian scammer. • Why you should NEVER give your card to "verify Christmas deliveries." • And how to protect your Christmas bonus from digital Grinches. Today we’re talking about online shopping, scams, fake websites, and how to not end up crying at your bank. All with real examples, true data, and...

My toaster, which used to be a noble and honest appliance that only burned bread, now has WiFi. WiFi! A toaster! Why does a toaster need internet? Is it going to check its email? "Dear Toaster: Your bread has been successfully processed. Sincerely, Wonder Bread." And the worst part, the absolute worst part, is that these devices listen. ALL. THE. TIME. My Alexa knows more about my life than my the...

Today we're going to talk about something both fascinating and terrifying. Why do people believe things that are OBVIOUSLY false? And more importantly, how is Artificial Intelligence turning those beliefs into digital weapons? I'm Dr. Sergio Sánchez, a.k.a. Dr. Qubit, and I promise that after this episode, you'll look at your social media feeds differently. Buckle up, because what I&#3...

Today we're going to talk about something that sounds like it came from a cheap Hollywood movie: Artificial Intelligence. But don't worry, I won't use weird words like "deep neural quantum machine learning"... okay, I just used them, but I promise that was the last time. Picture this: you're at home, ordering Uber Eats. The algorithm notices you always order pepperoni piz...

Today we’re talking about something scarier than finding out your browser history was leaked: the very real, scientific, and not-at-all-exaggerated possibility that superintelligent AI could wipe us off the map faster than a politician deleting tweets. And before you say “oh, this guy watches too many Terminator movies” … let me tell you that two of the most badass scientists in AI, Eliezer Yudkow...

Today we're talking about the 13 faces of digital fraud. Yes, thirteen, like the original colonies, except these thirteen founding fathers only want to empty your bank account, not create democracy. Welcome to "Behind the digital curtain." Look, I'm gonna be straight with you. Online scams are like coffee at Starbucks: they come in countless flavors, some sound delicious, but if...

Today we’re talking about something that affects your wallet: How do 21st-century thieves choose their victims? Spoiler alert: it’s not because you look ‘gullible’… well, digitally speaking, maybe you do.”

Today we’re going to gently dismantle the fear around cryptocurrencies, the thing that sounds harder than assembling an IKEA bookshelf after three beers. I promise to keep it in human language. I will have to say “blockchain,” but imagine we’re at a food truck: I’ll explain it between a plate of tacos and a side of guac. Most of us hear “Bitcoin” and think it’s a token for digital slot machines. S...

What is Artificial Intelligence anyway? I realized we’re living in the future, folks. A future where machines are smart enough to predict our needs but apparently not smart enough to understand that I just wanted to know if I should wear shorts or pants. Welcome to the wonderful, weird world of Artificial Intelligence, where your car’s GPS knows the fastest route to Starbucks but your smart fridge...

What is ransomware? In plain English, with no jargon: it’s a digital padlock on your own files. Criminals sell you the key—in cryptocurrency—to unlock your own data. Yesterday they stole your suitcase. Today they chain it to a pole and charge you for the combination. Serious hat on: ransomware is a kind of malware (malicious software) that encrypts your files and demands payment. These days they a...

AI isn’t here to replace you; it’s here to help you, like that cousin who actually understands the IRS while you stare at TurboTax like it’s a horror movie. Let’s talk evidence, not vibes. Big studies over the last few years estimate that hundreds of millions of roles worldwide are exposed to AI in some way. Exposed doesn’t mean eliminated—often it means tasks within jobs are automated or accelera...

We humans love to brag that we’re the smartest species—right up until someone full-body-checks a door labeled PULL… three times… on camera… in 4K. Let’s define the thing before we build it. Intelligence is a toolkit: learning, reasoning, planning, creating, adapting, thinking abstractly, self-awareness. You don’t need every tool to be intelligent; different minds mix different capabilities.

The Dark Web is not as cool as Batman’s lair. Think of it as the Internet’s basement: no windows, weird smells, and if you’re not careful, somebody might be selling a kidney right next to knock off sneakers. A lot of people picture it like the movie The Matrix, hackers in hoodies staring at glowing green code. Others think of it like the Star Wars cantina, full of bizarre creatures trading secrets...

You’ve probably seen this: you open your inbox and there’s a message saying, ‘Your Netflix account will be suspended, click here to update your info.’ Or the classic: ‘Suspicious activity on your bank account, log in now to avoid suspension.’ Panic sets in, you click… and boom. You just handed your info to Mr. Hacker.

In today’s episode, we’re going to unravel what passwords really are. People keep using the same one for everything. That’s like using the same key for your house, your car, your office, and your diary where you write that you hate your boss. And if that key falls into the wrong hands—ha! Forget it. They’ll know everything from your credit card number to your collection of limited-edition Star War...

Today, we’re going to talk about how to kick strangers out —not just from your living room, but from your internet. Why should you care if your neighbor “borrows” your Wi-Fi? Well… aside from slowing your internet so much that Netflix thinks you’re watching the movie through a blender, there’s something else: security risks . That oh-so-friendly, charming, and shameless neighbor could— intentional...

Greetings, citizens of the world. We are Anonymous. We are legion. We do not forgive. We do not forget. And today, we come to tell you our story. Well, not all of it, because that would spoil the fun. For years, we have been behind some of the biggest leaks, server crashes, and digital scares that have made directors and politicians double-check their passwords. And although many imagine us as gen...

Today, I bring you a question straight out of a summer blockbuster:What happens when humans no longer fear hunger, plague, or war? Do we chill out? Do we become influencers? Or do we decide to become... immortal digital gods , with gym bodies and brains in the cloud!? Yep, today we’re diving deep into the philosophical-futuristic waters of Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari, that literary gem that mix...

It’s 1938. Radio is the centerpiece of home entertainment. No social media, no television. Just voices traveling through the air. One October night, millions tune in to CBS... and hear this: “Ladies and gentlemen, we interrupt our program to bring you a special bulletin. A gigantic extraterrestrial spaceship has landed in New Jersey. The Martians are attacking.” Panic. People fleeing their homes....

A long time ago, by order of Zeus, the god of all gods onMount Olympus, the first woman was created… Pandora. Each god gave her a gift: beauty, intelligence, grace, curiosity. But they also gave her a box with a very clear warning: Never open it . Even though Pandora tried to obey, her curiosity wasstronger. One day, she couldn't resist and opened the box. At that moment, all the evils of the...

Let’s start with a story that’s going to leave youspeechless. Picture this: you're on your couch watching a Netflix showwhen suddenly you get an email at 2:00 AM.The subject reads: "Urgent! Your bank account is in danger." The email has your bank’s logo. It looks very real. Super officialAnd it asks you to click a link to verify your account. You click, enter your username and passwo...