The Plaintext Problem

The Plaintext Problem

Update: 2025-04-01
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This episode explores how unencrypted (plaintext) traffic historically enabled governments, ISPs, and entities to monitor and control internet communications. You'll learn foundational concepts—such as internet structure, traffic routing, and administrative interventions—to illustrate why plaintext channels (e.g., classic DNS) facilitate censorship and surveillance.

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The Plaintext Problem

The Plaintext Problem

Nick Sullivan