Prepare for a whirlwind tour of the interconnected webs of mental health, advertising, societal systems, and much more with polymath Richard Joseph. In this captivating episode, we dive deep into Richard's groundbreaking work in the mental health sector, scrutinizing the flaws of modern mental health systems and discussing the controversial aspects of the DSM-5. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Richard also takes us through his time at Google, examining the business model and ethical quandaries of the advertising industry. As if that wasn't enough, we take a philosophical detour into the realms of determinism versus free will, ethical frameworks, and the role of power dynamics in law and governance. From Richard's critique of the Royal Family to his pioneering work in mental health therapies, this episode is a labyrinth of thought-provoking ideas and revelations. We barely scratched the surface of Richard's breadth of knowledge, and there's so much more to explore. Buckle up, this rollercoaster of an episode promises to challenge your worldview in unexpected ways. 0:00 Intro 2:36 Life at Google and it's business model 28:08 Manufacturing consent and moral frameworks 38:40 The law and designing power outcomes 48:56 The Royal Family and governing dynamics 1:17:48 Determinism vs free will 1:45:59 Mental Health 2:50:33 Hallucinogenics in mental health 3:00:07 Outtro FOLLOW US ON: Website: https://www.rsnake.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRSnakeShow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRSnakeShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheRSnakeShow/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4wHHBk84wU9MQ7loDha7BK Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-rsnake-show/id1606954901 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCfde4VXmXU0EQY8HM5hxN9Q

Embark on a cybersecurity journey with Sam Pickles, the dynamic founder of RedShield, a pioneering web application firewall (WAF) company. Dive deep into the captivating evolution of WAFs, how they're navigating the ever-changing threat landscape, and the innovative solutions to operationalize security for enterprises inundated with hundreds or even thousands of websites to safeguard. This insightful conversation exposes the challenges around WAF deployment, the pitfalls of certain competitive models, and the industry's escalating skills shortage. Get a raw and unfiltered look at the real-world struggles of fixing legacy code, and discover how Sam and his team at RedShield are pushing the boundaries to build a safer digital world. 0:00 Intro 2:14 Sam's background 3:46 RedShield's history 5:06 What is a web application firewall 26:56 What is the current threat landscape 34:42 Enterprise ready security 43:12 DDoS attacks and cacheing 51:18 No more racking and stacking 52:47 Skills gap and LLMs 1:00:16 Compliance 1:06:35 From WAF to injecting other companies 1:09:11 Bot blocking and snakeoil security 1:24:12 WAF marketing 1:27:59 Warrantying security 1:31:30 What to look for in a MSSP 1:35:18 Should companies be in security 1:42:28 How do you choose a vendor 1:47:12 How does Sam define risk 1:51:51 TCO calculation 1:55:41 Catastrophes averted 2:02:56 Customer traction 2:04:10 Future of the WAF market 2:09:55 Outro