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In this episode, I spoke with Julia Keserű, an activist and writer working at the intersection of technology and justice. We discussed the tracking and storage of biometric data, particularly focusing on fitness data tracking for runners. We explored what companies do with this data and the potential risks and benefits involved. Additionally, we emphasized the importance of reading privacy policies more carefully.

**Episode Breakdown:**

00:00 – Intro
02:17 – Introduction to Julia Keserű
06:14 – Discussion about The Engine Room and Mozilla Foundation
09:42 – What do tech companies do with our biometric data?
12:22 – The collection, storage, and resale of biometric data
16:04 – The positives and negatives of biometric data use
17:36 – Mishandling of customer personal data
23:22 – Finding a middle ground in understanding privacy policies
26:55 – The involvement of artificial intelligence in storing and sharing biometric data
30:20 – Data tracking we may not be aware of: gait, odor, and facial recognition
32:12 – Regulating biometric data collection
34:17 – The Hungarian government's ban on pride events and facial recognition
36:00 – Ways people can protect their personal data if they don’t read the privacy policy
41:22 – Outro

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**The Race and Training Bandit Problem** Runners participating in races and training groups without paying the required registration fees. I explored the downstream impacts of this issue by speaking with Frankie Ruiz, co-founder and co-creator of the Life Time Miami Marathon. He is also the cross-country coach at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami, Florida, where he has led the team to 15 state championships and 3 Southeast Regional Nike NXN titles. Ruiz has also overseen various running events throughout South Florida.

***Chapters***
00:01 - Introduction
02:19 – Frankie Ruiz's Running Journey
05:25 – The Beginning of the Miami Marathon
09:50 – What is a Race Bandit?
11:23 – Race Bandits Caught at the Miami Marathon
17:00 – Common Methods Used by Race Bandits
18:02 – Impact of Race Banditry on Runners and Race Directors
20:59 – Most Outlandish Excuses Given by Race Bandits
25:59 – Methods of Preventing Race Banditry
30:30 – The Role of Social Media in Race Bandit Practices
35:00 – Exposing Bandits on Social Media and the Concept of Social Media Shaming
35:57 – Do Race Bandits Benefit Race Advertising?
38:22 – Understanding Training Bandits
40:07 – Race Jump-In Bandits: Issues with Training Jump-In Bandits
43:44 - Conclusion

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In this episode, I discuss 7 tips to help you exercise outdoors during allergy season.

**Chapters**
00:01 - Intro
01:58 - Choose a Location with Low Pollen Count
03:43 - Avoid Peak Allergy Seasons
04:34 - Use Allergy Medication
05:05 - Check the Local Weather
05:39 - Exercise in Low-Vegetation Areas
06:18 - Wear Protective Gear
07:05 - Stay Active
07:32 - outro

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