[235] Bruce Schneier: ‘encryption makes the internet safer’; Celente on the economy
Our lead story: Alibaba reported more than $9 billion worth of sales in a single day on Tuesday during China’s version of “Cyber Monday,” clearly illustrating the buying power of the Chinese consumer. In 2009, Alibaba managed to turn November 11th into “Singles Day” – which is China’s version of Valentine's Day – into an online shopping festival and now hopes to take the success of “Singles’ Day” global. Erin weighs in.
Then, Erin sits down with Bruce Schneier – noted author, cryptologist, and fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet and Security and Harvard Law School. Bruce gives us his take on President Obama’s recent statement on net neutrality and explains why encryption is vital to personal security and privacy.
After the break, Erin talks to Gerald Celente – author and publisher of Trends Journal. Despite a drop in both unemployment rates and jobless claims and increase in GDP, midterm exit polls demonstrated just 1% of voters thought the economy was “excellent.” Gerald gives us his take on this disconnect and tells us what effect the reduction in gas prices will have on the US economy.
And in The Big Deal, Erin and Edward Harrison are talking about Alibaba, net neutrality, Uber, and smartphone applications that can spot designer knockoffs. Take a look!
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