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Hey everyone and welcome back for another deep dive. Today we're going to be

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talking about

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secure and sovereign communications. Okay. And specifically we're going to be

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looking at a

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platform called Element. But before we get started I want to thank this episode's

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www.safeserver.de. Alright so secure and sovereign communication. Sounds a little

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bit intimidating

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right? Yeah it does. But it's really all about putting you back in control of your

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online

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conversations. Right. That's really what it's all about. And so that's where

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Element comes in and

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I've got an expert with me to help break it all down. Wonderful. In a way that even

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I can understand.

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Well it really is all about giving you that power. You know that power to choose

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how your data is

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handled and who you trust with it. So imagine a world where your messages are truly

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private

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and you're not reliant on big tech companies to keep your conversations secure. Now

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you're

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talking my language. Yeah. But I am getting a little bit of flashbacks to those

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complicated

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privacy policies. Okay. You know that we all just blindly agree to. I hear you. So

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is this going to

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be one of those deep dives that's just headache inducing? Not at all. No Element

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actually simplifies

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things by building on this concept called the Matrix standard. You can think of it

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like email.

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You know, you can use Gmail to send messages to someone using Yahoo. Yeah, right.

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Because email

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is kind of like the universal language of the internet. Exactly. And that's what

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Matrix does

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for real time communication. It allows different platforms to talk to each other

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seamlessly,

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all while keeping your data secure and under your control. All right. I am starting

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to see the appeal

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here. So Element is like a messaging app. Yeah. But it uses this Matrix thing. Yes.

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To make sure

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my conversations are private and that I can talk to anyone regardless of what app

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they're using.

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Exactly. You got it. Element puts you in the driver's seat. They're all about

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transparency

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and giving you that choice of how you manage your data. So it's not just about

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chatting with

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friends. This is about control over my digital life. Absolutely. So now Element

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achieves this

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with a pretty clever approach. Okay. Think of it like a three layer cake. Oh, three

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layer cake.

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Okay. So you've got the top layer, which is the element app itself. That's where

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all the

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conversations happen. Very user friendly. And it feels very familiar if you've used

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any messaging

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app. Okay. Got it. So the element app, that's what I'm actually using to send

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messages. Exactly. What

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about the next layer down? So that's where it gets interesting. Okay. The middle

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layer is called the

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element server suite or ESS. And this is the behind the scenes powerhouse. It gives

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you control

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over things like where your data is stored, who has access to it. Think of it like

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having your

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own private email server, but for all your element conversations. Hold on my own

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server. That sounds

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pretty intense for someone like me who can barely set up their wifi router. Don't

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worry. You don't

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have to become a tech wizard overnight. Element offers different options for the ESS.

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tech savvy, you can go the self-hosting route, have complete control, but for most

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people they

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offer a managed solution where they take care of all the technical details for you.

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So it's like

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choosing between baking a cake from scratch or grabbing one from the bakery. You

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get the same

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delicious outcome either way. All right. That makes me feel a lot better. So I can

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either manage the

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server myself or let element handle it. Exactly. But what's that bottom layer of

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this communication

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cake? I'm assuming it's the matrix standard we talked about. You're exactly right.

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That matrix

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standard is the foundation that makes everything work together seamlessly. It's

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like the recipe

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that ensures no matter who baked the cake, what ingredients they used, it still

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tastes delicious.

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Even if my friend is using a completely different matrix based app, we can still

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chat because they're

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all speaking the same language. Precisely. And that's the beauty of this open

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standard.

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It breaks down the walls between platforms and it puts the power back in the hands

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of the users.

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Okay. I am starting to see how all of this fits together. Element is a user

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friendly app

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built on this powerful, flexible server suite. And it's all tied together by the

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matrix standard,

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which ensures I can communicate with anyone regardless of what app they're using.

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You're nailing it. And what's even cooler is that element is actually developed by

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the same people

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who created the matrix standard. So it's deeply integrated and it's designed to

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take full advantage

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of all of its features. Okay. That makes a lot of sense. It's like having the chef

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who invented the

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recipe, also baking the cake, right? You know, it's going to be good. But speaking

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of the inner

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workings, what about the actual software that runs these services? That's something

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I need to worry

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about. That's a great question. So the server software behind element is called synapse.

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can think of it like the oven that bakes or metaphorical cake. Now we're really

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into the kitchen. We are. So tell me more about this synapse thing. Well, synapse

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is open source,

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meaning anyone can access and modify the code. This allows for incredible

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flexibility and

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transparency. But, um, with great power comes great responsibility, right? Yeah.

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some security considerations to keep in mind. Oh, now I'm starting to get nervous

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Is this where I need my I.T. degree? Not necessarily. Okay. While the technical

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details

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might seem a little daunting, the important thing is to be aware of the potential

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risks

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and take appropriate precautions. For example, the Synapse documentation strongly

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advises

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against hosting it on the same domain as other web applications. Wait, so even

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Element prides itself on security, there's still a risk if things aren't set up

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It's more about understanding that Synapse is a powerful tool that needs to be

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handled with care.

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Think of it like a professional grade oven. You wouldn't just plug it in anywhere

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and expect

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everything to work perfectly. Right. You need to make sure it's in the right

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environment,

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configured correctly. Makes sense. So choosing the right hosting environment

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and setup is crucial, whether I'm self-hosting or using Element's managed solution.

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Exactly. And that's where Element's focus on choice comes in. They give you the

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flexibility

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to choose a hosting setup that aligns with your comfort level and security needs.

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Okay. So whether I'm a tech savvy user who wants full control or someone who

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prefers more of a

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hands-off approach, Element has me covered. Right. But now I'm curious. We've

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technical side of things. What's the big picture vision behind Element? What are

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they ultimately

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trying to achieve? Well, on their website, Element highlights three core values.

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and freedom. Ooh, I like the sound of that. What do those values actually mean in

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practice? How

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do they translate into my everyday experience using Element? That's where it gets

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really

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interesting. Oh, a cliffhanger. Yeah. Guess we'll have to wait for part two to find

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out. But before

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we go, let's give another shout out to our sponsor, Safeserver, for making this

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deep dive possible.

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Thanks for sticking

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with us. We'll be right back to unpack those core values and explore how Element is

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putting users

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back in control of their online communication. See you soon. All right. So let's

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dive into those core

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values. Starting with trust, Element builds trust by using end-to-end encryption

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for all conversations.

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Okay, but end-to-end encryption sounds pretty technical. What does that actually

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mean for me

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as a user? Think of it like sending a letter in a sealed envelope. Okay. Only the

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person with the

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key can open it and read the message. In this case, the key is a special code that's

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only shared

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between the people in the conversation. Not even Element itself can access your

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messages. So it's

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like having a truly private conversation. Yeah. Where no one can eavesdrop, not

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even the app itself.

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Exactly. That's impressive. And that level of privacy is essential for building

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trust,

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especially when it comes to sensitive information or business communications. Makes

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sense. So we've

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got trust covered. What about choice? How does Element give users more choices when

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it comes

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to communication? It all comes back to that middle layer we talked about, the

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Element Server Suite or

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ESS. Okay. Remember how you can choose to self-host or use Element's managed

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solution? Yeah, like

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choosing between baking a cake from scratch or grabbing one from the bakery.

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Exactly. That choice

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extends to where your data is stored and who has access to it. If you're concerned

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about data

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privacy, you can host your own server in a location you trust, maybe even in your

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If you're feeling adventurous. Wow, I never thought about hosting my own server

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before,

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but what if I'm not comfortable with all that technical stuff? That's where Elements

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ensuring your

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data is secure and backed up. It's like having a dedicated IT team just for your

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element conversations.

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Okay, so whether I want complete control or a more hands-off approach, Element

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gives me the choice.

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It does. That's pretty empowering. It really sets Elements apart from traditional

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platforms where you have very little say in how your data is handled. All right, so

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trust through end-to-end encryption and choice in how we manage our data. What

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about freedom?

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How does that play out in the Elements world? Freedom in Elements comes in a couple

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First, it's the freedom to communicate with anyone on the Matrix network,

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regardless of

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what app they're using. Remember, Matrix is like the universal language of real-time

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communication.

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So it's like being able to send emails to anyone, no matter if they use Gmail or

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Yahoo or Outlook.

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Precisely. No more walled gardens. Yeah. Or being forced to use a specific app just

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certain people. I love that. But isn't that how most messaging apps work already?

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no. Many popular apps lock you into their ecosystem. If your friends aren't using

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the same app,

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you're out of luck. Element breaks down those barriers, and it puts the focus on

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interoperability

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and user choice. Okay, that makes sense. Freedom to communicate with anyone.

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what's the other kind of freedom Element offers? The second kind of freedom is the

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freedom to

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structure your communication spaces the way you want. Element gives you the tools

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to create public

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or private rooms, invite specific people, set different permission levels, and even

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with other apps and services. So it's not just about one-on-one chats. It's about

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building entire

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communities and collaborative spaces tailored to my specific needs. You got it.

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Element empowers you

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to create the kind of digital environment that works best for you, whether it's a

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team project

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or a community forum or just a private group chat with your closest friends. This

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to click for me. Yeah. Element takes the best aspects of email, the universality,

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the control,

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the privacy, and brings them to the world of real-time communication. It's like

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having a

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supercharged email experience, but with all the immediacy and convenience of

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instant messaging.

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And they're doing it in a way that puts users first, prioritizing transparency and

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data ownership.

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It's a refreshing change from the status quo of big tech platforms that often

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prioritize their

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own interests over those of their users. I'm getting some serious aha moments here.

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recap, Element provides trust through end-to-end encryption, choice in how we

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manage our data,

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and freedom to connect with anyone and build the communication spaces we want.

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standard,

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ensuring a decentralized and interoperable ecosystem.

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This deep dive has completely changed the way I think about online communication.

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It's not just about convenience anymore. It's about taking back control of our

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digital lives

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and building a more trustworthy and empowering online experience.

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can be used

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to create a more equitable and user-centric internet. You know, it's inspiring to

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see this

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kind of innovation happening. It gives me hope that we can build a better digital

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our privacy and autonomy are respected. Absolutely. Element and the matrix standard

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are paving the way for a more decentralized and secure internet where users have

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the power to

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choose how their data is used and who they trust with it. Speaking of trust, let's

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for our listeners. Now that you've seen how Element prioritizes security choice and

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freedom,

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how might this change the way you approach online communication? What possibilities

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does it open up

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for you? That's a great question to ponder. It really challenges us to reconsider

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our assumptions

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about what's possible in the digital world and to explore alternatives that

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prioritize user

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empowerment and data ownership. And that, my friend, is what the deep dive is all

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about.

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Thanks for joining us on this exploration of Element. And the world of secure and

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sovereign communication, you know, it feels like we've only just scratched the

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surface.

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Of what's possible with Element and the Matrix standard. Yeah, it's true. There's a

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whole

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universe of features and possibilities we haven't even touched on, like the ability

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to create custom

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bots, build bridges to other communication platforms, and even develop your own

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integrations.

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It's amazing to think that this is all built on open source technology.

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Anyone can contribute to the development of Matrix and Element, which creates a

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real sense

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of community and shared ownership. And that community aspect is really what sets

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Element

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apart. It's not just about the technology itself, it's about the people who are

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passionate about

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building a more decentralized and user-centric internet. It's inspiring to see

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people coming

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together to create something that truly benefits everyone, not just a select few or

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a big corporation.

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Exactly. It's a reminder that we have more power than we realize to shape the

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digital world we want

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to live in. Well said. So to wrap things up, Element offers a powerful and secure

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alternative

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to traditional communication platforms. It's built on the open source matrix

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standard,

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which allows for incredible flexibility and interoperability. And most importantly,

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it puts users in control, giving them the choice of how their data is handled and

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who they trust

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with it. If you're looking for a way to take back control of your online

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communication

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and join a community that's building a better digital future, Element is definitely

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worth

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exploration of Element

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has sparked your curiosity and inspired you to explore the possibilities of a more

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secure

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and sovereign digital world. Until next time, keep diving deep.