# 021 - Digital Minimalism and Why Your Messages Aren't Really Private

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Podcast: [The Lockdown - Practical Privacy & Security](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lockdown-practical-privacy-security-6158848)
Published: 2025-01-20T12:00:00+00:00
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In this week's episode we dive deep into both the psychological and privacy implications of social media apps. I reflect on my observations during recent travels, and explore how social media platforms are distorting human connections while simultaneously collecting vast amounts of personal data. The episode also tackles the technical aspects of email systems to the limitations of encrypted messaging apps, providing practical advice for maintaining privacy. In this week's episode: Listener Q...

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