# Data Loss on The No Agenda Show Data Loss comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to June 2026. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** October 2009 – June 2026 - **Related topics:** [Drop.io](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drop-io.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Backup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backup.md), [Car Crashes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-crashes.md), [Cerebral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cerebral.md), [Cloud Computing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-computing.md), [Cloud Storage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-storage.md), [Colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [Data Privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### AI "Stage" Skill Deletes Production Folders - **Episode:** [1879: Grace and Assurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance.md) - **Published:** 2026-06-21 - **Time:** 1:49:39–1:52:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1879-grace-and-assurance/chapter/ai-stage-skill-deletes-production-folders.md A technical error occurred when an AI-driven "Stage" skill used an "rsync --delete" command, resulting in the accidental deletion of several critical production folders, including donations and show notes. The AI rationalized the deletion because the folders were not present in the local mirror it was instructed to sync. This serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of allowing AI to run autonomous processes without robust backups. Keywords: [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), rsync, [data loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-loss.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [backup](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/backup.md), production workflow ### Stradivarius Auction and the Drop.io Fiasco - **Episode:** [1729: Algo Chasers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1729-algo-chasers.md) - **Published:** 2025-01-12 - **Time:** 2:17:52–2:23:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1729-algo-chasers/chapter/stradivarius-auction-and-the-drop-io-fiasco.md In an "Ask Adam" segment, the hosts discuss a 1714 Stradivarius violin expected to fetch $18 million at auction. This leads to a reminiscence about the "Drop.io fiasco," where a Silicon Valley startup's closure resulted in the loss of years of podcast clips. Adam Curry uses the event as a cautionary tale about trusting cloud-based services and the importance of local backups. Keywords: stradivarius, yo-yo ma, [drop.io](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drop-io.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [data loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-loss.md) ### Ozempic Weight Loss, Telemedicine Data Privacy - **Episode:** [1537: Dig Up Canada!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-12 - **Time:** 21:10–23:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1537-dig-up-canada/chapter/ozempic-weight-loss-telemedicine-data-privacy.md Telemedicine platforms like Cerebral are under fire for sharing sensitive patient data with advertisers, including names, phone numbers, and mental health assessments. Meanwhile, the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) has led to acquisitions by companies like Weight Watchers to facilitate prescriptions. Users report significant weight loss but express concerns over the high monthly costs and the necessity of long-term use to maintain results. Keywords: [ozempic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ozempic.md), [weight loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-loss.md), [telemedicine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/telemedicine.md), [cerebral](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cerebral.md), [hipaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hipaa.md), [data privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-privacy.md), [weight watchers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weight-watchers.md) ### Stoned Driving Scams, Insurance Claims, and Colorado Statistics - **Episode:** [941: Shmoo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/941-shmoo.md) - **Published:** 2017-06-25 - **Time:** 2:06:11–2:11:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/941-shmoo/chapter/stoned-driving-scams-insurance-claims-and-colorado-statistics.md A study by the Highway Loss Data Institute claims car insurance claims rose in states with legal marijuana, but the Colorado State Patrol reports a decrease in impaired driving accidents. The hosts characterize the conflicting reports as a "scam" by insurance companies to justify higher premiums. They argue that texting while driving is a far more significant cause of accidents than "stoned driving." Keywords: [colorado](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/colorado.md), [washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington.md), [marijuana](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marijuana.md), [car crashes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-crashes.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), highway loss data institute ### Drop.io Shutdown, Cloud Computing Risks - **Episode:** [248: Stop Albedo Now!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/248-stop-albedo-now.md) - **Published:** 2010-10-31 - **Time:** 18:25–21:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/248-stop-albedo-now/chapter/drop-io-shutdown-cloud-computing-risks.md The file-sharing service Drop.io is criticized for selling to Facebook and subsequently announcing the closure of its service, which resulted in the deletion of archived show materials. This event is used as a cautionary tale regarding the unreliability of cloud-based storage for paying users. Keywords: [drop.io](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drop-io.md), [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), [cloud storage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cloud-storage.md), [data loss](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-loss.md), [techcrunch](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/techcrunch.md) ### T-Mobile Sidekick Data Loss and Cloud Computing Risks - **Episode:** [138: Bombing The Moon (Don't look over here!)](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/138-bombing-the-moon-don-t-look-over-here.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-10 - **Time:** 58:51–1:00:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/138-bombing-the-moon-don-t-look-over-here/chapter/t-mobile-sidekick-data-loss-and-cloud-computing-risks.md A massive server failure at Danger Inc., a Microsoft subsidiary, resulted in the permanent loss of personal data for T-Mobile Sidekick users. 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