# Carbon Captions > A deep dive into algorithmic manipulation at Google, the consolidation of private surveillance data, and the rising reliance on closed captioning among younger generations. - **Show:** [The No Agenda Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - **Episode:** 1157 - **Published:** 2019-07-25 - **Length:** 2h 55m - **Topics:** Google Bias, Acxiom, [Strait of Hormuz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strait-of-hormuz.md), [Closed Captioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/closed-captioning.md), 9/11 Fund, [FaceApp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faceapp.md), Chlorpyrifos - **Web page:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions ## About this episode Dr. Robert Epstein testified before the Senate that Google search algorithms may have shifted at least 2.6 million votes toward Hillary Clinton during the 2016 election. His research into the Search Engine Manipulation Effect suggests that biased results can influence undecided voters by up to 80% without leaving a paper trail. Google denies these claims, asserting their systems are politically blind despite Epstein’s double-blind studies involving tens of thousands of participants. In the Persian Gulf, Iran seized a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as Javad Zarif proposed moving up UN nuclear inspections in exchange for lifting U.S. sanctions. Domestically, acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan faced intense questioning from Representatives Elijah Cummings and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez regarding migrant detention conditions. Meanwhile, Oracle and Acxiom have consolidated massive consumer dossiers on billions of people, creating private databases that government agencies can purchase to bypass FOIA restrictions. Additional reports cover the EPA refusal to ban chlorpyrifos and a union dispute where Bernie Sanders campaign staffers are demanding a 15-dollar hourly wage. Millennials are increasingly turning to closed captioning for all television viewing, a trend linked to modern sound mixing and potential auditory processing disorders. One host describes post-cataract surgery hallucinations involving a three-armed Serena Williams, while the show honors new producers Dame Carolyn of Hogtown and Sir Vick Knight during a traditional knighting ceremony. ## Chapters Each chapter's transcript is at its own link. The whole transcript is at https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/transcript.md. ### 1. Natalie Portman Cast as Female Thor, Fast and Furious Airplane Viewing (0:00–2:27) Natalie Portman is set to play a female version of Thor, a casting decision that has sparked significant debate among online trolls and fans. The discussion shifts to the quality of modern movies and the unique appeal of the Fast and Furious franchise as ideal viewing material during flights. Keywords: [natalie portman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/natalie-portman.md), [thor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/thor.md), [marvel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marvel.md), [fast and furious](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fast-and-furious.md), airplane movies [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/1.md) ### 2. Closed Captioning Popularity, Auditory Processing Disorder Among Millennials (2:28–10:05) Millennials and Generation Z are increasingly using closed captioning for all television viewing, a trend attributed to poor modern sound mixing and distracting environments. There is a growing concern that this reliance stems from Auditory Processing Disorder, potentially linked to ADHD and a decreased ability for the brain to parse audio without visual aid. Keywords: [closed captioning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/closed-captioning.md), [subtitles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/subtitles.md), [millennials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/millennials.md), auditory processing disorder, [adhd](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/adhd.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/2.md) ### 3. Hearing Damage, Concert Decibels, AirPod Overuse (10:07–12:12) Younger generations may be suffering from permanent hearing damage due to over-amplified music concerts that exceed 140 decibels. The constant use of Apple AirPods and other in-ear devices is also suspected of altering how the brain processes sound, leading to a future reliance on hearing aids. Keywords: [hearing loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-loss.md), [airpods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airpods.md), [decibels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/decibels.md), [ear protection](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ear-protection.md), [tinnitus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tinnitus.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/3.md) ### 4. Sticky Rubber Coating Degradation on Electronic Devices (12:13–17:29) Many electronic devices from the last two decades feature a soft, rubbery spray coating that eventually degrades into a sticky, unusable "goo." This professional-feeling aesthetic choice often becomes a permanent mess on high-end battery packs and gadgets, raising questions about the chemical stability and potential toxicity of the materials used. Keywords: soft-touch coating, polymer degradation, [electronics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/electronics.md), [carcinogens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/carcinogens.md), bisphenol [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/4.md) ### 5. Elijah Cummings and AOC Grill DHS Chief Kevin McAleenan (17:31–21:20) House Oversight Committee Chair Elijah Cummings and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questioned acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan regarding migrant detention conditions. The hearing focused on reports of children in squalid conditions and a secret Facebook group where Border Patrol agents posted offensive content about migrants and lawmakers. Keywords: [elijah cummings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/elijah-cummings.md), [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [kevin mcaleenan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kevin-mcaleenan.md), [dhs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dhs.md), [border patrol](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/border-patrol.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/5.md) ### 6. Campus Reform Video, Students Mistake Obama Quotes for Trump (21:22–25:18) A Campus Reform video demonstrates college students criticizing immigration and deportation quotes when they believe the words came from Donald Trump. Upon learning the quotes actually belonged to Barack Obama, the students struggled to reconcile their views, often suggesting Obama's policies must have been more "humane" despite higher deportation numbers. Keywords: [campus reform](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/campus-reform.md), [barack obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [deportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deportation.md), [immigration policy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/immigration-policy.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/6.md) ### 7. Austin Decriminalizes Homelessness, Business Owners Report Rising Issues (25:18–28:31) Austin, Texas, implemented new rules decriminalizing camping and panhandling, leading to a surge in 311 complaints from local business owners. Reports indicate an increase in needles, public defecation, and loitering near storefronts, prompting the City Manager to consider revisions to the sit-and-lie ordinances. Keywords: [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md), [camping ordinance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/camping-ordinance.md), [public safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-safety.md), [small business](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/small-business.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/7.md) ### 8. Dr. Drew Pinsky on Mental Health and California Homelessness (28:32–37:34) Dr. Drew Pinsky argues that the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles and San Francisco is primarily a mental health and drug addiction issue rather than a housing shortage. He cites the Lanterman-Petris Act of 1967 as a turning point that made it nearly impossible to provide long-term psychiatric care for those unable to care for themselves. Keywords: [dr. drew pinsky](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dr-drew-pinsky.md), [homelessness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homelessness.md), [mental illness](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-illness.md), lanterman-petris act, [addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/addiction.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/8.md) ### 9. Dr. Robert Epstein Testifies on Google Search Bias (37:34–41:17) Dr. Robert Epstein testified before the Senate that Google's search algorithms may have shifted at least 2.6 million votes toward Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election. He describes the "Search Engine Manipulation Effect" (SEME) as a powerful tool that influences undecided voters by prioritizing specific search results. Keywords: [robert epstein](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/robert-epstein.md), [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), search engine manipulation effect, [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [2016 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2016-election.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/9.md) ### 10. Research Methodology for Search Engine Manipulation Effect (41:18–54:52) Dr. Robert Epstein details his double-blind studies involving tens of thousands of participants to measure how biased search results impact voter preference. His research suggests that because users trust the top two search results implicitly, tech companies can shift opinions by 20% to 80% in certain demographics without leaving a paper trail. Keywords: seme, [behavioral science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/behavioral-science.md), algorithmic bias, [undecided voters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/undecided-voters.md), [replication crisis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/replication-crisis.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/10.md) ### 11. Google Denies Re-ranking Search Results for Political Bias (54:53–1:00:30) Google has dismissed Dr. Robert Epstein's findings, stating their algorithms are politically blind and that they do not re-rank results to manipulate sentiment. Epstein counters that while they may not manually re-rank, the inherent bias in their data and the "ephemeral experiences" of search suggestions still produce significant liberal leaning. Keywords: [google](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/google.md), [politico](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/politico.md), algorithmic neutrality, [bing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bing.md), [yahoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yahoo.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/11.md) ### 12. Cathy O'Neil on Algorithms as Automated Opinions (1:00:30–1:03:24) Cathy O'Neil, author of "Weapons of Math Destruction," explains that algorithms are not objective but are "automated opinions" of their creators. She argues that blindly applying data models often codifies existing societal biases, such as sexism or racism, under the guise of mathematical accuracy. Keywords: cathy o'neil, weapons of math destruction, [algorithms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/algorithms.md), [data science](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-science.md), [status quo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/status-quo.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/12.md) ### 13. Joy Buolamwini and the Algorithmic Justice League (1:03:25–1:08:44) MIT researcher Joy Buolamwini founded the Algorithmic Justice League after discovering that facial recognition software failed to detect her dark-skinned face until she wore a white mask. This failure highlights how biased training data sets, often lacking diversity, lead to discriminatory outcomes in artificial intelligence. Keywords: joy buolamwini, [facial recognition](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facial-recognition.md), algorithmic bias, [machine learning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/machine-learning.md), [mit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/13.md) ### 14. Human Reviewers and Inherent Bias in Google Training (1:08:44–1:13:48) The training of Google's machine learning models relies on tens of thousands of human reviewers who tag search results based on their own subjective interpretations. Because the workforce and the company culture are predominantly left-leaning, the resulting data sets used to "teach" the algorithm are inherently biased toward liberal perspectives. Keywords: [machine learning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/machine-learning.md), search evaluators, data labeling, [political bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/political-bias.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/14.md) ### 15. Algorithmic Sorting in Insurance and Job Applications (1:13:50–1:16:55) Algorithms are increasingly used to sort resumes and determine insurance risks, often relying heavily on credit scores as a primary data point. This systemic sorting can limit social mobility, leading to calls for data scientists to act as whistleblowers regarding the hidden biases within corporate modeling. Keywords: [credit scores](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/credit-scores.md), [colossus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colossus.md), job algorithms, insurance risk, [whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/15.md) ### 16. Host Banter on Troll Room Addiction and Subliminal Processing (1:16:56–1:19:21) The hosts discuss the habit of monitoring the live "troll room" chat during the broadcast. One host posits that their brain has developed a mechanism to process the scrolling text in their peripheral vision, allowing them to catch relevant one-liners without losing focus on the main presentation. Keywords: [troll room](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/troll-room.md), [live stream](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-stream.md), peripheral vision, [multitasking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/multitasking.md), [host banter](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/host-banter.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/16.md) ### 17. No Agenda Art Direction and The Squad Veto (1:19:21–1:22:35) The hosts review listener-submitted artwork for the podcast, specifically discussing a piece that depicted "The Squad" as Charlie's Angels. The artwork was vetoed due to concerns that it glorified the politicians, highlighting the critical process used to select episode covers. Keywords: [no agenda art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda-art.md), [the squad](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-squad.md), charlie's angels, [aoc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aoc.md), art director [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/17.md) ### 18. Executive Producer Donations and the War of Ideas (1:22:36–1:26:47) A significant donation from Sironimus of Dogpatch prompts a discussion on the "War of Ideas" and the role of media deconstruction. The hosts emphasize that while propaganda is lucrative for mainstream outlets, the No Agenda model relies on listener support to provide a "vaccine" against media manipulation. Keywords: [sironimus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sironimus.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md), [deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deconstruction.md), [executive producers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-producers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/18.md) ### 19. Fertility Success Story and Celeste Barber Comedy (1:26:48–1:30:20) A donor shares a detailed success story regarding the use of the Crichton Model and progesterone supplements to overcome fertility issues. This leads to a recommendation of comedian Celeste Barber, whose "challenge" photos on Instagram parody the unrealistic portrayals of women in fashion modeling. Keywords: crichton model, [fertility](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fertility.md), [progesterone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/progesterone.md), celeste barber, instagram challenge [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/19.md) ### 20. Associate Executive Producer Credits and Knighting Ceremony (1:30:23–1:36:44) The hosts recognize several high-tier donors, granting new titles including Dame Carolyn of Hogtown and Sir Vick Knight. They discuss the history of Toronto being known as "Hogtown" and encourage producers to list their podcast credits on professional platforms like LinkedIn. Keywords: [knighting](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/knighting.md), [damehood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/damehood.md), hogtown, [producer credits](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producer-credits.md), [value-for-value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/20.md) ### 21. Hillary Clinton's Absence from 2020 Election Polls (1:36:48–1:40:15) There is a push to include Hillary Clinton in current 2020 Democratic primary polls to test her standing against Donald Trump. The hosts speculate that the media and the DNC are avoiding her inclusion because she remains a polarizing figure who lost despite significant advantages in 2016. Keywords: [hillary clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hillary-clinton.md), [2020 election](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/2020-election.md), [polling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/polling.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/21.md) ### 22. Bernie Sanders Campaign Staff Demand $15 Minimum Wage (1:40:16–1:41:44) Campaign workers for Bernie Sanders, who are unionized, are reportedly demanding a $15 hourly wage, highlighting a conflict with the candidate's national policy platform. Staffers claim they are currently earning the equivalent of $13.50 per hour due to the long hours required by the campaign. Keywords: [bernie sanders](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bernie-sanders.md), [minimum wage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/minimum-wage.md), [labor dispute](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-dispute.md), [union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/union.md), campaign workers [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/22.md) ### 23. Judy Woodruff's Al Gore Gaffe on PBS (1:41:45–1:43:30) During a PBS News Hour segment, anchor Judy Woodruff mistakenly referred to Joe Biden as Al Gore while discussing the 2020 Democratic field. The slip is noted as a peculiar moment of confusion between two different former Vice Presidents. Keywords: [judy woodruff](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/judy-woodruff.md), [al gore](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-gore.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [pbs news hour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pbs-news-hour.md), [gaffe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gaffe.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/23.md) ### 24. Kathryn Gunn Whistleblowing and Official Secrets Film (1:43:30–1:47:50) The story of British intelligence whistleblower Kathryn Gunn is being dramatized in the film "Official Secrets." In 2003, Gunn leaked a top-secret NSA memo detailing a plan to bug UN Security Council members to blackmail them into supporting the Iraq invasion. Keywords: kathryn gunn, [gchq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gchq.md), [nsa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nsa.md), [iraq war](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iraq-war.md), official secrets [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/24.md) ### 25. CIA Influence in Mainstream Media Outlets (1:47:51–1:50:02) The discussion explores the long-standing claim that intelligence agencies maintain "spooks" or assets within every major news organization to quash or steer specific stories. This infiltration makes independent platforms essential for reporting on topics that mainstream outlets are pressured to ignore. Keywords: [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [operation mockingbird](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/operation-mockingbird.md), media infiltration, [spooks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spooks.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/25.md) ### 26. UN Security Council Bugging and Privacy Concerns (1:50:01–1:54:05) The 2003 NSA memo from Frank Koza requested British assistance in bugging the communications of six "swing" nations on the UN Security Council, including Angola, Bulgaria, and Pakistan. The goal was to gather leverage for blackmail, illustrating why privacy is a critical check against government overreach. Keywords: [un security council](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/un-security-council.md), [blackmail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blackmail.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), frank koza, [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/26.md) ### 27. EPA Pesticide Ban and Nuclear Self-Inspections (1:54:06–1:55:33) The EPA announced it will not ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos, despite research linking it to brain damage in children. Simultaneously, the Trump administration is moving toward allowing the nuclear industry to conduct more self-inspections while reducing the scope of federal radiation preparedness checks. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), chlorpyrifos, [nuclear regulatory commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nuclear-regulatory-commission.md), [deregulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deregulation.md), [scott pruitt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/scott-pruitt.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/27.md) ### 28. Theresa May Transitions from Climate to Anti-Semitism (1:55:34–1:59:39) During a parliamentary session, Prime Minister Theresa May executed a sharp rhetorical transition from discussing climate change to accusing Jeremy Corbyn of fostering a toxic culture of anti-semitism within the Labour Party. The move was criticized as a bizarre and aggressive attempt to shame the opposition leader. Keywords: [theresa may](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/theresa-may.md), [jeremy corbyn](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jeremy-corbyn.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [anti-semitism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anti-semitism.md), [labour party](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labour-party.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/28.md) ### 29. Catholic Nuns Arrested During Immigration Protest (1:59:42–2:01:56) Capitol Police arrested 70 Catholic nuns and clergy members during a sit-in protest against the Trump administration's treatment of migrants. The discussion notes the potential conflict of interest, as Catholic Charities receives significant government funding to manage migrant services. Keywords: catholic nuns, immigration protest, [ice raids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ice-raids.md), [capitol police](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitol-police.md), [catholic charities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/catholic-charities.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/29.md) ### 30. Indian Asylum Seekers Hunger Strike in El Paso (2:01:57–2:04:20) A group of Indian asylum seekers at an ICE facility in El Paso, Texas, have launched a hunger strike to protest their deportation orders. The men claim they will face torture and death if returned to India, highlighting a lesser-reported demographic in the ongoing border crisis. Keywords: [india](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/india.md), [el paso](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/el-paso.md), [hunger strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hunger-strike.md), ice detention, [asylum seekers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asylum-seekers.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/30.md) ### 31. Chuck Schumer Warns Against Russian FaceApp (2:04:20–2:06:59) Senator Chuck Schumer issued a public warning against the viral FaceApp, citing its Russian origins and potential for facial data to fall into the hands of the Kremlin. Critics point out that Schumer's privacy concerns are inconsistent, as major American social media companies use nearly identical terms of service. Keywords: [chuck schumer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chuck-schumer.md), [faceapp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faceapp.md), [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [data tracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-tracking.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/31.md) ### 32. Oracle and Acxiom's Massive Consumer Dossiers (2:07:01–2:09:54) Oracle's acquisition of Acxiom has created one of the world's largest aggregators of consumer data, maintaining detailed dossiers on billions of people. These dossiers include purchase histories and financial data, which are sold to automotive, pharmaceutical, and financial companies for targeted marketing. Keywords: [oracle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oracle.md), acxiom, [data brokers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-brokers.md), consumer privacy, dossiers [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/32.md) ### 33. Acxiom Marketing and FOIA-Proof Government Data (2:09:55–2:14:15) Acxiom markets its "omni-channel" data solutions as a way for brands to unify consumer information across all touchpoints. A significant concern is that government agencies can purchase this data to bypass legal restrictions, as private databases are not subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Keywords: acxiom, omni-channel, data ethics, [foia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/foia.md), [surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/surveillance.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/33.md) ### 34. Moon Landing Anniversary Donations and F-Cancer Calls (2:14:15–2:18:25) Listeners contributed $50 donations in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The segment includes several "F-Cancer" shout-outs for friends of the show and the "de-douching" of a long-time anonymous listener who finally contributed. Keywords: [moon landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/moon-landing.md), [apollo 11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apollo-11.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [f-cancer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/f-cancer.md), [de-douching](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/de-douching.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/34.md) ### 35. Post-Cataract Surgery Hallucinations and Serena Williams (2:18:25–2:22:59) A host describes experiencing "semi-hallucinations" following cataract surgery, including briefly seeing tennis star Serena Williams with three arms. This phenomenon is attributed to the brain's "interpolation" process, where it attempts to fill in visual gaps after years of compensating for blurry vision. Keywords: [cataract surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cataract-surgery.md), interpolation, [hallucinations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hallucinations.md), [serena williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/serena-williams.md), [neurology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/neurology.md) [Chapter transcript](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1157-carbon-captions/chapter/35.md) ### 36. No Agenda Meetups and Community Mental Health (2:22:59–2:25:56) The hosts promote upcoming No Agenda meetups across the United States and Europe, emphasizing the value of face-to-face interaction for mental health. These events allow listeners to discuss diverse topics without the "triggering" often found in mainstream social environments. 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