Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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☝️ I have a fairly laid-back style, but I feel it's with good reason. So much of we hear about just isn't panic-worthy, even if news reports make it seem like it is.

☝️ I rarely panic, and neither should you
News stories regarding technology are often framed in the worst possible “world ending” way in order to get you to click through to view articles and their accompanying ads. While some items are genuinely important, it’s better to bring skepticism to bear first. Decisions made out of panic are rarely the right ones.

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Chapters
0:00 Why I Rarely Panic
0:32 Heartbleed
1:15 It was serious but...
2:00 It impacted online servers
2:25 Panic feeds the press
2:55 Panic never helps
3:20 Be aware and skeptical

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