The Internet has long been fertile ground for innovative technologies to grow and openly compete. But having emerged out of these conditions, certain services and the companies that offer them have come to dominate and stifle the very diversity that made their existence possible. Our guest in the episode of the RIPE Labs podcast, Maria Farrell, talks about why we must - and how we can - rewild the Internet.Show notes:00:00 - Find out more about our excellent guest, Maria Farrell02:26 - Maria at RIPE 9005:48 - More about Seeing Like a State by James C. Scott07:15 - Find out more about Robin Berjon08:46 - We Need to Rewind the Internet by Maria Farrell and Robin Berjon11:36 - Meredith Whittaker speaking at CCC16:32 - Leslie Daigle's The Internet Invariants ...and Leslie at RIPE 9020:10 - RFC 9518 'Centralization, Decentralization, and Internet Standards'21:30 - Hisham Ibrahim on RIPE Labs28:55 - Cory Doctorow on competitive compatibility ("comcom")37:45 - Interview with Jonathan Kanter on Big Tech, Antitrust Laws, and the Future of AI43:20 - On Ireland's relationship with U.S. tech51:45 - Anna Wilson at RIPE 90 It's ok to be smaller: how to not get overwhelmed52:10 - Bert Hubert on European cloud52:18 - Meredith Whittaker on the end of big tech01:00:48: - Bert Hubert on open source alternatives to big tech services Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is
What is “the Internet”? And why is it not just our access to a search engine or our favourite social media platform? In this episode, Hisham Ibrahim, RIPE NCC’s Chief Community Officer, breaks down the layers of the Internet ecosystem, explains what a stable and resilient Internet means, and clarifies the difference between digital governance and Internet governance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Making Digital Sustainability Make Sense
The digital infrastructure we're all so dependent on has a negative - and growing - impact on the environment. In this episode, Michael Oghia talks about strategies for breaking down the big problem of digital sustainability, strategies for building a more efficient Internet, and challenges that come with the adoption of more sustainable practices. Show notes01:40 - Michael on RIPE Labs08:20 - Our World in Data gives similar numbers for the % of global carbon emissions from the aviation industry, as does this broader report from the European parliament.11:00 - E-waste dumps in Ghana11:10 - Map of conflict mineral mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo11:27 - Article from the Guardian on projected energy demands from AI data centres12:50 - Article on using 'waste heat' as a source of power13:20 - Michael RIPE Labs article on refurbishment as a strategy for digital sustainability15:30 - Michael's RIPE Labs article on Why Small and Medium-Size Operators Should Care About Sustainability17:15 - Read more about the origins of the term 'carbon footprint' in this nice piece by Tom Greenwood37:05 - The resources Michael is pointing us to here are available via the same article: Why Small and Medium-Size Operators Should Care About Sustainability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How the Internet Routed Around Damage in the Baltic Sea
When two Internet cables in the Baltic Sea were reported as broken last November, researchers at the RIPE NCC turned to RIPE Atlas to examine the damage. In this episode, Emile Aben discusses what his analysis uncovered about the impact of these and similar incidents in the months that followed, and how the Internet remained resilient against them.Show notes00:44 - TeleGeography build and maintain massive data sets that are used to monitor, forecast, and map the telecommunications industry. Their submarine cable map is a valuable resource in tracking Internet cable incidents.00:52 - Some early reports on these incidents from Mobile Europe, Reuters, The Register01:08 - Visual guide from the Guardian exploring circumstances surrounding incidents in the Baltic Sea.01:13 - RIPE Atlas01:36 - On RIPE Labs: Does the Internet Route Around Damage? - Baltic Sea Cable Cuts; A Deep Dive Into the Baltic Sea Cable Cuts02:13 - First episode of the RIPE Labs podcast: Measuring Damage on the Internet03:14 - Emile's earlier articles on the Ukraine: The Ukrainian Internet05:25 - RIPE Atlas anchors12:40 - Help expand RIPE Atlas coverage! Learn more about what's involved in hosting a RIPE Atlas anchor.27:05 - The Internet in North Korea - Hanging by a Single Thread?32:50 - Lord Kelvin said both that "To measure is to know" and "If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Who Governs Cyberspace?
In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving world of cyberspace and international cybersecurity law with Francesca Bosco from the CyberPeace Institute. As digital threats grow in complexity, how are governments and policymakers responding? What role does civil society play in internet governance? And can a multistakeholder approach truly bridge the gap between technical expertise and legislative frameworks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The RIPE Labs Podcast delves into the ideas that matter to the people who operate the Internet. In each episode, we'll be talking to experts from all corners of the Internet community about how the work they do contributes to the good of the Internet and the challenges they face in making sure it keeps running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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