Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls
Reality 2.0
Join Privacy and Open Source advocates, Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman, as they navigate the new digital world, covering topics related to digital privacy, cybersecurity, digital identity, as well as Linux and open source and other current issues.
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Oct 8, 2025
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Episodes
Episode 159: Building Sustainable Open Source: Keeping the Lights On 08.10.2025 27:31
In this episode of Reality 2.0, Katherine Druckman talks with Lori Lorusso from the Rust Foundation about the critical importance of sustainable stewardship for open source infrastructure. They discuss a joint statement from the OpenSSF, the Rust Foundation, and other community organizations emphasizing the need for financial support of package managers used widely in both hobbyist and enterprise...
Episode 158: Reality 2025: Bridging AI, Security, and Open Source Challenges 03.07.2025 34:08
In this episode of Reality 2.0, Doc and Katherine return after a long hiatus to discuss a range of topics including AI and security concerns, the evolution of cloud-native technologies, and the growing complexity of AI-related projects within various Linux Foundation groups. The conversation also touches on approaches to AI and privacy, the potential for AI to assist in personal and professional t...
Episode 157: Cluetrain at 25 02.03.2024 32:39
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman discuss the Cluetrain Manifesto on its 25th anniversary, how the world has and hasn't changed since, and about SCaLE 21x (Southern California Linux Expo) coming up March 14. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon
Episode 156: AI: The New Tool for Individual Empowerment? 09.02.2024 39:33
In this episode of 'Reality 2.0', hosts Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Ezequiel Lanza, an AI expert. The discussion centered on the potential of AI and its relationship to personal empowerment. Exploring the current state of AI, the hosts express concerns about data security and appropriately leveraging AI's capabilities for individual benefit. The conversation dives into the infiltrati...
Episode 155: Project Bluefin and the Future of Linux 14.12.2023 57:49
Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls learn all about Project Bluefin, a new cloud native friendly Linux distribution, from its creator, Jorge Castro, and Kyle Rankin, its newest enthusiast. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guests: Jorge Castro and Kyle Rankin.
Episode 154: Kyle on Kubernetes 01.12.2023 43:15
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Kyle Rankin about his journey into Kubernetes and the cloud native landscape. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Kyle Rankin.
Episode 153: Personal AI 28.10.2023 58:55
Katherine Druckman, Doc Searls, and Kyle Rankin discuss the personal AI tools they'd like to have, what's available, and how they might come together. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Kyle Rankin.
Episode 152: Supply Chains Make the World Go Round 04.10.2023 56:12
Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Michael Stolarczyk about the complex ways in which physical goods go around the world, and behind-the-scenes strategies at play. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Michael Stolarczyk.
Episode 151: WordPress at 25 and the Indie Web 29.08.2023 56:16
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman chat with Joe Brockmeier about WordPress turning 25 and our increasing desires to carve out our own homes on the web. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Joe Brockmeier.
Episode 150: How to Write a Tech Book 08.08.2023 55:07
Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Kyle Rankin about his new book for aspiring authors, discuss the publishing process, self-discipline, marketing, and share their expertise from their decades as authors. Notes: [00:01:04] Intro to Kyle's new book, "How To Write A Tech Book." [00:04:52] Vetting your idea and pitching to a publisher [00:09:24] On self-publishing vs. traditional publishers [0...
Episode 149: Everything Is Personal 21.07.2023 49:36
Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Petros Koutoupis about rescuing personal archives, personal AI, and preserving our identities. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Petros Koutoupis.
Episode 148: On Ukraine 11.07.2023 1:19:12
Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to David Kirichenko about Ukraine, journalism, troll farms and disinformation in times of war. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: David Kirichenko.
Episode 147: Making AI Personal 26.06.2023 55:26
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk with Josh Hester about his new project exploring personal AI. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Josh Hester.
Episode 146: AI and The Future of Identity 25.05.2023 1:01:07
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Golda Velez about the state of AI, how it relates to identity, ethics, and where this all goes from here. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Golda Velez.
Episode 145: Authenticating Content With Cryptography 05.05.2023 56:20
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Kyle Rankin about a proposal for authenticating content with cryptographic signing, and saving the internet. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Kyle Rankin.
Episode 144: Self-Publishing a Tech Book 21.04.2023 47:46
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to prolific tech author, Kyle Rankin, about how he recently self-published his latest book, and how that differs from his many experiences with traditional publishers. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Kyle Rankin.
Episode 143: A Pause on AI? 11.04.2023 44:52
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman discuss an open letter to pause AI development. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon
Episode 142: 3D Printing, Ya'll 28.03.2023 1:00:50
Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Kyle Rankin and Shawn Powers about Shawn's head's appearance at the recent SCaLE conference and 3D printing, all while having a little too much fun. Hit play if you always wondered about our Myers-Briggs types. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guests: Kyle Rankin and Shawn Powers.
Episode 141: User Sovereignty and Authenticity in Commerce 01.03.2023 54:57
Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls hear Dave Huseby's new ideas about identity verification and data authenticity in commerce. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Dave Huseby.
Episode 140: Is AI the New Search? 22.02.2023 48:09
Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Ezequiel Lanza about AI-based search. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Ezequiel Lanza.
Episode 139: Permission Slip, a Consumer Reports Privacy App 09.02.2023 51:09
Katherine Druckman, Doc Searls, and Petros Koutoupis talk to Don Marti about Permission Slip, the new data privacy app from Consumer Reports. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guests: Don Marti and Petros Koutoupis.
Episode 138: Teaching Technology 02.02.2023 38:03
Katherine Druckman talks to Shawn Powers about teaching tech skills with online video and building communities. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Shawn Powers.
Episode 137: Humans Are More Necessary Than Ever 17.01.2023 55:06
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Dan Miller of Opus Research about the future of Speech and AI. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Dan Miller.
Episode 136: Happy New Year! 11.01.2023 46:39
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk about Facebook's recent Irish problems, Google's Performance Max ad product, and digress into discussing the Houston food scene as we welcome back Reality 2.0 for 2023. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon
Episode 135: Experts Weigh in on ChatGPT 20.12.2022 59:51
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Ezequiel Lanza and Tony Mongkolsmai about ChatGPT, generative AI, and open source software. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guests: Ezequiel Lanza and Tony Mongkolsmai.
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