The Inevitability Curve
Every human endeavor leaves a trail through history, revealing patterns that shape its present and hint at its future. In each episode of this captivating series, host Chris Blask dives into the story of a specific topic—unearthing its origins, exploring its current landscape, and imagining what lies ahead. Joined by insightful guests from fields as diverse as technology, arts, education, and communications, Chris brings fresh perspectives to the forces shaping our world and the possibilities of tomorrow.
Episodes
In this episode of The Inevitability Curve, host Chris Blask and guest Amelie Karan engage in a deep, candid conversation about the evolution, current state, and future of artificial intelligence (AI) within the context of cybersecurity and societal impact. They explore how AI has transformed over the last three decades, transitioning from an academic concept into a powerful automated decision science tool. Emily reflects on her ea...
In this episode of “The Inevitability Curve,” Chris Blask engages in a deep discussion with Ken Swick, exploring the evolution of policy frameworks and their fundamental importance in technology and governance. They touch upon the significance of understanding policies through historical lenses, emphasizing how technology often outpaces the policies that govern it. Their conversation also involves personal anecdotes about sailing, ...
Chris Blask and Casey Ellis, co-founder of Bugcrowd, explore the evolution of AI in cybersecurity. They discuss the generative AI hype cycle, the challenges faced, and introduce a taxonomy for AI's role in risk management. The conversation emphasizes the need for clear definitions of AI for effective policy and regulation. They highlight the importance of resilience, optimism, and community contributions in addressing emerging cybe...
In this episode of “The Inevitability Curve,” Chris Blask and Mike Dugent discuss the multifaceted topic of risk in the realm of technology, particularly focusing on operational technology (OT) and the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) with cybersecurity. They reflect on their initial friendship and collaborations, before diving into the challenges of quantifying and managing risk, especially in light of increasingly int...
Host Chris Blask and guest Blaine McNutt delve into the evolution of cybersecurity, discussing their experiences in the field and the changes they’ve witnessed over the decades. They begin by reflecting on their early careers in network security, focusing on military-grade security and the inception of early firewalls. As they explore the transformation of security measures from traditional models to modern approaches, they touch o...
A thought-provoking discussion with Dennis Devlin about the evolving nature of truth and authenticity in human interactions, information sharing and the digital landscape. They explore the historical context of trust stemming from face-to-face interactions to today’s increasingly anonymous digital platforms. The conversation delves into the complexities of identity management, the challenges presented by misinformation in the onlin...
Yoav Raiter, CEO of Raidian.ai, joins Chris in discussing the evolution of rules, regulations, compliance, and governance. The emergence of the latest generation of AI may finally give us rapid visibility into the rules and regulations that impact us, an dwhere we currently fit in that maze.
Phil Englert and our host Chris Blask have been co-chairing a CISA working group on software bill of material (SBOM) sharing. The working group has developed a process to help ISACs and similar organizations determine the control architecture necessary to manage the distribution of SBOMs among their members.
Heather McMahon joins our host Chris Blask about her unique journey through public service and technology, exploring the past, present, and future of innovation.
Bill McGee and our host Chris Blask built a multi-billion dollar line of firewall business at Cisco at the turn of the century. They discuss the corporate value of ethics and morality, how doing the "right thing" can often be a path towards business goals such as lower costs and higher customer retention.
Chris Blow joins us today to discuss the nuances of the security community, the importance of information sharing, and the human value in technology.
Renowned journalist and author Deb Radcliff probes the past and future of investigative journalism.
AI is presenting an opportunity for policy enforcement in ways previously untenable. Micky Dennedy has spent a career working with policy development and implementation. Join us for an interesting conversation on the intersection of technology and governance.
Emerson Tan joins us today to discuss the emergency response aspects of financial technology.
Stuart and I ponder the long history of information being crucial in human conflict, how we got to where we are, and what the future of social and international conflict may look like.
Peter and I discuss the evolution of communication, the impact of technology, and the challenges of misinformation.
Rakesh Bharania and I discuss the evolution of emergency response, adaptation in crises, and the role of technology in fostering empathy and agency.
Roy and I discuss the evolution of SaaS, the rise of AI, and its implications for jobs and technology.
Winn Schwartau and I discuss the past, present and potential futures of information warfare.
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