# Cryptography on The No Agenda Show Cryptography comes up in 7 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2011 to June 2026. - **Chapters:** 7 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** October 2011 – June 2026 - **Related topics:** [Bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [Cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md), [Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [Anonymity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymity.md), [Bitcoin Mining](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin-mining.md), [Botnets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botnets.md), [Encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [Executive Order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [Ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md), [Lgbt Rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbt-rights.md) ## Chapters 1–7 of 7 ### Quantum Innovation Executive Order, Cryptographic Security - **Episode:** [1880: Antifa Book Club](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-25 - **Time:** 57:50–1:01:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1880-antifa-book-club/chapter/quantum-innovation-executive-order-cryptographic-security.md President Trump signed two executive orders focused on the "Quantum Industrial Base" and post-quantum cryptographic security. The orders aim to accelerate American quantum leadership while preparing government systems for potential threats to current encryption standards. Skeptics view the emphasis on quantum technology as a potential "psyop" or a pivot from the current AI narrative. Keywords: [quantum computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quantum-computing.md), [cryptography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptography.md), [executive order](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/executive-order.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) ### National Quantum Initiative, Cryptography and Encryption - **Episode:** [1308: Swiss Cheese Model](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1308-swiss-cheese-model.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-10 - **Time:** 3:12:32–3:15:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1308-swiss-cheese-model/chapter/national-quantum-initiative-cryptography-and-encryption.md The US government signed the National Quantum Initiative Act in 2018 to accelerate research into quantum information science. The primary concern for national security is the potential for quantum computers to instantly crack all current forms of digital encryption and post-quantum cryptography. Keywords: quantum initiative, [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [cryptography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptography.md), d-wave, [ibm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ibm.md) ### Tim Cook Uses Social Issues to Defend Privacy - **Episode:** [801: White Male Clerks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks.md) - **Published:** 2016-02-21 - **Time:** 1:20:56–1:24:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/801-white-male-clerks/chapter/tim-cook-uses-social-issues-to-defend-privacy.md Tim Cook has integrated social justice rhetoric into Apple's defense against the FBI, suggesting that a lack of digital privacy could be a matter of life or death for marginalized groups, such as the LGBT community in countries like Nigeria. Critics argue this is an obfuscation of the fact that Apple's security relies on "convenience" features like short passcodes. The debate is framed as a conflict between user convenience and true cryptographic security, with Apple accused of "hoodwinking" the public about the strength of its default settings. Keywords: [tim cook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tim-cook.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [lgbt rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lgbt-rights.md), [nigeria](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nigeria.md), [cryptography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptography.md) ### Secure Messaging Apps, Telegram vs Signal - **Episode:** [711: Facebook Thuggin'](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin.md) - **Published:** 2015-04-09 - **Time:** 2:47:12–2:49:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/711-facebook-thuggin/chapter/secure-messaging-apps-telegram-vs-signal.md The hosts issue a retraction regarding the Telegram messaging app, warning users that its custom cryptography is considered insecure by experts like Steve Gibson. The Signal app is recommended as a truly secure alternative for encrypted communications, following the "don't roll your own crypto" rule. Keywords: [signal](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/signal.md), [telegram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telegram.md), [cryptography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptography.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md), [steve gibson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/steve-gibson.md) ### Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin Creator Mystery - **Episode:** [494: Aid & Comfort](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/494-aid-comfort.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-10 - **Time:** 1:45:11–1:48:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/494-aid-comfort/chapter/satoshi-nakamoto-bitcoin-creator-mystery.md The discussion turns to the mysterious identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. Adam Curry posits that the creator's anonymity might be due to them being in jail, dead, or a Russian operative. They also question the "automatic transaction fees" built into the Bitcoin protocol and where that money actually goes. Keywords: [satoshi nakamoto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satoshi-nakamoto.md), [bitcoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin.md), [anonymity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anonymity.md), [cryptography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptography.md), [wikipedia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikipedia.md) ### Bitcoin Mining, Rainbow Table Hacking Theory - **Episode:** [494: Aid & Comfort](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/494-aid-comfort.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-10 - **Time:** 1:48:28–1:53:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/494-aid-comfort/chapter/bitcoin-mining-rainbow-table-hacking-theory.md Adam Curry presents a theory that Bitcoin mining is actually a psychological trick to build a massive "rainbow table" for cracking high-level encryption. He suggests that the collective computing power of the Bitcoin network is being used to solve an unknown algorithm that could eventually be used to hack nuclear codes or global financial systems. Keywords: [bitcoin mining](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bitcoin-mining.md), rainbow table, [cryptography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptography.md), [botnets](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/botnets.md), [cybersecurity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cybersecurity.md) ### Australian Federal Police, Skeptic Camp Interview - **Episode:** [352: Bean Bag Drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/352-bean-bag-drone.md) - **Published:** 2011-10-30 - **Time:** 2:30:00–2:32:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/352-bean-bag-drone/chapter/australian-federal-police-skeptic-camp-interview.md Adam Curry interviews Gavin, a former Australian Federal Police agent, at a "Skeptic Camp" event. Gavin, a long-time listener, discusses his background in surveillance and his interest in the show's deconstruction of memes. They discuss the balance between logical skepticism and the "crackpot" ideas explored on No Agenda. Keywords: gavin, australian federal police, skeptic camp, [cryptography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cryptography.md), [memes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/memes.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)