1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,560 Hey everyone and welcome back for another deep dive. Today we're going to be 2 00:00:04,560 --> 00:00:05,200 talking about 3 00:00:05,200 --> 00:00:10,240 secure and sovereign communications. Okay. And specifically we're going to be 4 00:00:10,240 --> 00:00:10,640 looking at a 5 00:00:10,640 --> 00:00:15,380 platform called Element. But before we get started I want to thank this episode's 6 00:00:15,380 --> 00:00:16,000 sponsor 7 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:20,420 Safeserver. They are your partners for digital transformation and they can take 8 00:00:20,420 --> 00:00:21,120 care of hosting 9 00:00:21,120 --> 00:00:25,920 software like Element and also advise you on your digital journey. More information 10 00:00:25,920 --> 00:00:26,560 can be found at 11 00:00:26,560 --> 00:00:34,880 www.safeserver.de. Alright so secure and sovereign communication. Sounds a little 12 00:00:34,880 --> 00:00:35,600 bit intimidating 13 00:00:35,600 --> 00:00:39,750 right? Yeah it does. But it's really all about putting you back in control of your 14 00:00:39,750 --> 00:00:40,080 online 15 00:00:40,080 --> 00:00:42,980 conversations. Right. That's really what it's all about. And so that's where 16 00:00:42,980 --> 00:00:43,920 Element comes in and 17 00:00:43,920 --> 00:00:47,820 I've got an expert with me to help break it all down. Wonderful. In a way that even 18 00:00:47,820 --> 00:00:48,560 I can understand. 19 00:00:48,560 --> 00:00:52,580 Well it really is all about giving you that power. You know that power to choose 20 00:00:52,580 --> 00:00:53,360 how your data is 21 00:00:53,360 --> 00:00:58,260 handled and who you trust with it. So imagine a world where your messages are truly 22 00:00:58,260 --> 00:00:58,800 private 23 00:00:58,800 --> 00:01:02,530 and you're not reliant on big tech companies to keep your conversations secure. Now 24 00:01:02,530 --> 00:01:02,640 you're 25 00:01:02,640 --> 00:01:07,660 talking my language. Yeah. But I am getting a little bit of flashbacks to those 26 00:01:07,660 --> 00:01:08,480 complicated 27 00:01:08,480 --> 00:01:13,280 privacy policies. Okay. You know that we all just blindly agree to. I hear you. So 28 00:01:13,280 --> 00:01:13,920 is this going to 29 00:01:13,920 --> 00:01:18,820 be one of those deep dives that's just headache inducing? Not at all. No Element 30 00:01:18,820 --> 00:01:20,160 actually simplifies 31 00:01:20,160 --> 00:01:23,870 things by building on this concept called the Matrix standard. You can think of it 32 00:01:23,870 --> 00:01:24,640 like email. 33 00:01:24,640 --> 00:01:29,380 You know, you can use Gmail to send messages to someone using Yahoo. Yeah, right. 34 00:01:29,380 --> 00:01:29,840 Because email 35 00:01:29,840 --> 00:01:33,210 is kind of like the universal language of the internet. Exactly. And that's what 36 00:01:33,210 --> 00:01:34,000 Matrix does 37 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:38,050 for real time communication. It allows different platforms to talk to each other 38 00:01:38,050 --> 00:01:38,720 seamlessly, 39 00:01:38,720 --> 00:01:43,760 all while keeping your data secure and under your control. All right. I am starting 40 00:01:43,760 --> 00:01:44,560 to see the appeal 41 00:01:44,560 --> 00:01:50,110 here. So Element is like a messaging app. Yeah. But it uses this Matrix thing. Yes. 42 00:01:50,110 --> 00:01:50,480 To make sure 43 00:01:50,480 --> 00:01:54,960 my conversations are private and that I can talk to anyone regardless of what app 44 00:01:54,960 --> 00:01:55,680 they're using. 45 00:01:55,680 --> 00:01:58,960 Exactly. You got it. Element puts you in the driver's seat. They're all about 46 00:01:58,960 --> 00:02:00,240 transparency 47 00:02:00,240 --> 00:02:04,210 and giving you that choice of how you manage your data. So it's not just about 48 00:02:04,210 --> 00:02:04,720 chatting with 49 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:09,680 friends. This is about control over my digital life. Absolutely. So now Element 50 00:02:09,680 --> 00:02:10,480 achieves this 51 00:02:10,480 --> 00:02:15,440 with a pretty clever approach. Okay. Think of it like a three layer cake. Oh, three 52 00:02:15,440 --> 00:02:16,080 layer cake. 53 00:02:16,080 --> 00:02:19,780 Okay. So you've got the top layer, which is the element app itself. That's where 54 00:02:19,780 --> 00:02:20,000 all the 55 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:25,240 conversations happen. Very user friendly. And it feels very familiar if you've used 56 00:02:25,240 --> 00:02:25,920 any messaging 57 00:02:25,920 --> 00:02:29,550 app. Okay. Got it. So the element app, that's what I'm actually using to send 58 00:02:29,550 --> 00:02:31,040 messages. Exactly. What 59 00:02:31,040 --> 00:02:34,830 about the next layer down? So that's where it gets interesting. Okay. The middle 60 00:02:34,830 --> 00:02:35,760 layer is called the 61 00:02:35,760 --> 00:02:41,120 element server suite or ESS. And this is the behind the scenes powerhouse. It gives 62 00:02:41,120 --> 00:02:42,000 you control 63 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:47,020 over things like where your data is stored, who has access to it. Think of it like 64 00:02:47,020 --> 00:02:47,680 having your 65 00:02:47,680 --> 00:02:53,130 own private email server, but for all your element conversations. Hold on my own 66 00:02:53,130 --> 00:02:54,240 server. That sounds 67 00:02:54,240 --> 00:02:58,370 pretty intense for someone like me who can barely set up their wifi router. Don't 68 00:02:58,370 --> 00:02:59,280 worry. You don't 69 00:02:59,280 --> 00:03:03,680 have to become a tech wizard overnight. Element offers different options for the ESS. 70 00:03:03,680 --> 00:03:04,240 If you are 71 00:03:04,240 --> 00:03:09,100 tech savvy, you can go the self-hosting route, have complete control, but for most 72 00:03:09,100 --> 00:03:10,560 people they 73 00:03:10,560 --> 00:03:14,820 offer a managed solution where they take care of all the technical details for you. 74 00:03:14,820 --> 00:03:15,360 So it's like 75 00:03:15,360 --> 00:03:19,910 choosing between baking a cake from scratch or grabbing one from the bakery. You 76 00:03:19,910 --> 00:03:20,560 get the same 77 00:03:20,560 --> 00:03:24,910 delicious outcome either way. All right. That makes me feel a lot better. So I can 78 00:03:24,910 --> 00:03:25,680 either manage the 79 00:03:25,680 --> 00:03:29,920 server myself or let element handle it. Exactly. But what's that bottom layer of 80 00:03:29,920 --> 00:03:30,960 this communication 81 00:03:30,960 --> 00:03:34,270 cake? I'm assuming it's the matrix standard we talked about. You're exactly right. 82 00:03:34,270 --> 00:03:34,960 That matrix 83 00:03:34,960 --> 00:03:39,770 standard is the foundation that makes everything work together seamlessly. It's 84 00:03:39,770 --> 00:03:40,640 like the recipe 85 00:03:40,640 --> 00:03:44,720 that ensures no matter who baked the cake, what ingredients they used, it still 86 00:03:44,720 --> 00:03:45,680 tastes delicious. 87 00:03:45,680 --> 00:03:49,760 Even if my friend is using a completely different matrix based app, we can still 88 00:03:49,760 --> 00:03:50,720 chat because they're 89 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:54,050 all speaking the same language. Precisely. And that's the beauty of this open 90 00:03:54,050 --> 00:03:54,640 standard. 91 00:03:54,640 --> 00:03:59,070 It breaks down the walls between platforms and it puts the power back in the hands 92 00:03:59,070 --> 00:04:00,160 of the users. 93 00:04:00,160 --> 00:04:05,840 Okay. I am starting to see how all of this fits together. Element is a user 94 00:04:05,840 --> 00:04:06,960 friendly app 95 00:04:06,960 --> 00:04:11,840 built on this powerful, flexible server suite. And it's all tied together by the 96 00:04:11,840 --> 00:04:13,200 matrix standard, 97 00:04:13,200 --> 00:04:17,200 which ensures I can communicate with anyone regardless of what app they're using. 98 00:04:17,200 --> 00:04:21,680 You're nailing it. And what's even cooler is that element is actually developed by 99 00:04:21,680 --> 00:04:22,960 the same people 100 00:04:22,960 --> 00:04:27,200 who created the matrix standard. So it's deeply integrated and it's designed to 101 00:04:27,200 --> 00:04:28,080 take full advantage 102 00:04:28,080 --> 00:04:31,680 of all of its features. Okay. That makes a lot of sense. It's like having the chef 103 00:04:31,680 --> 00:04:32,240 who invented the 104 00:04:32,240 --> 00:04:36,260 recipe, also baking the cake, right? You know, it's going to be good. But speaking 105 00:04:36,260 --> 00:04:36,880 of the inner 106 00:04:36,880 --> 00:04:41,270 workings, what about the actual software that runs these services? That's something 107 00:04:41,270 --> 00:04:41,840 I need to worry 108 00:04:41,840 --> 00:04:46,480 about. That's a great question. So the server software behind element is called synapse. 109 00:04:46,480 --> 00:04:46,560 You 110 00:04:46,560 --> 00:04:50,240 can think of it like the oven that bakes or metaphorical cake. Now we're really 111 00:04:50,240 --> 00:04:50,400 getting 112 00:04:50,400 --> 00:04:54,100 into the kitchen. We are. So tell me more about this synapse thing. Well, synapse 113 00:04:54,100 --> 00:04:55,360 is open source, 114 00:04:55,360 --> 00:05:00,970 meaning anyone can access and modify the code. This allows for incredible 115 00:05:00,970 --> 00:05:02,160 flexibility and 116 00:05:02,160 --> 00:05:07,760 transparency. But, um, with great power comes great responsibility, right? Yeah. 117 00:05:07,760 --> 00:05:08,720 There are 118 00:05:08,720 --> 00:05:13,800 some security considerations to keep in mind. Oh, now I'm starting to get nervous 119 00:05:13,800 --> 00:05:14,480 again. 120 00:05:14,480 --> 00:05:18,720 Is this where I need my I.T. degree? Not necessarily. Okay. While the technical 121 00:05:18,720 --> 00:05:19,600 details 122 00:05:19,600 --> 00:05:23,400 might seem a little daunting, the important thing is to be aware of the potential 123 00:05:23,400 --> 00:05:23,760 risks 124 00:05:24,400 --> 00:05:29,200 and take appropriate precautions. For example, the Synapse documentation strongly 125 00:05:29,200 --> 00:05:29,680 advises 126 00:05:29,680 --> 00:05:34,240 against hosting it on the same domain as other web applications. Wait, so even 127 00:05:34,240 --> 00:05:34,560 though 128 00:05:34,560 --> 00:05:39,840 Element prides itself on security, there's still a risk if things aren't set up 129 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:40,400 properly. 130 00:05:40,400 --> 00:05:44,600 It's more about understanding that Synapse is a powerful tool that needs to be 131 00:05:44,600 --> 00:05:45,760 handled with care. 132 00:05:45,760 --> 00:05:49,040 Think of it like a professional grade oven. You wouldn't just plug it in anywhere 133 00:05:49,040 --> 00:05:49,520 and expect 134 00:05:49,520 --> 00:05:52,700 everything to work perfectly. Right. You need to make sure it's in the right 135 00:05:52,700 --> 00:05:53,360 environment, 136 00:05:53,360 --> 00:05:56,640 configured correctly. Makes sense. So choosing the right hosting environment 137 00:05:56,640 --> 00:06:02,000 and setup is crucial, whether I'm self-hosting or using Element's managed solution. 138 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:05,440 Exactly. And that's where Element's focus on choice comes in. They give you the 139 00:06:05,440 --> 00:06:06,080 flexibility 140 00:06:06,080 --> 00:06:10,960 to choose a hosting setup that aligns with your comfort level and security needs. 141 00:06:10,960 --> 00:06:16,940 Okay. So whether I'm a tech savvy user who wants full control or someone who 142 00:06:16,940 --> 00:06:17,680 prefers more of a 143 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:22,440 hands-off approach, Element has me covered. Right. But now I'm curious. We've 144 00:06:22,440 --> 00:06:23,360 talked about the 145 00:06:23,360 --> 00:06:27,760 technical side of things. What's the big picture vision behind Element? What are 146 00:06:27,760 --> 00:06:28,400 they ultimately 147 00:06:28,400 --> 00:06:32,490 trying to achieve? Well, on their website, Element highlights three core values. 148 00:06:32,490 --> 00:06:34,720 Okay. Trust, choice, 149 00:06:34,720 --> 00:06:39,920 and freedom. Ooh, I like the sound of that. What do those values actually mean in 150 00:06:39,920 --> 00:06:40,480 practice? How 151 00:06:40,480 --> 00:06:44,620 do they translate into my everyday experience using Element? That's where it gets 152 00:06:44,620 --> 00:06:44,880 really 153 00:06:44,880 --> 00:06:48,260 interesting. Oh, a cliffhanger. Yeah. Guess we'll have to wait for part two to find 154 00:06:48,260 --> 00:06:48,960 out. But before 155 00:06:48,960 --> 00:06:53,260 we go, let's give another shout out to our sponsor, Safeserver, for making this 156 00:06:53,260 --> 00:06:54,640 deep dive possible. 157 00:06:54,640 --> 00:07:01,640 You can learn more about their digital transformation services at www.safeserver.de. 158 00:07:01,640 --> 00:07:02,640 Thanks for sticking 159 00:07:02,640 --> 00:07:06,330 with us. We'll be right back to unpack those core values and explore how Element is 160 00:07:06,330 --> 00:07:07,200 putting users 161 00:07:07,200 --> 00:07:10,860 back in control of their online communication. See you soon. All right. So let's 162 00:07:10,860 --> 00:07:11,760 dive into those core 163 00:07:11,760 --> 00:07:18,000 values. Starting with trust, Element builds trust by using end-to-end encryption 164 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:20,720 for all conversations. 165 00:07:20,720 --> 00:07:25,360 Okay, but end-to-end encryption sounds pretty technical. What does that actually 166 00:07:25,360 --> 00:07:26,080 mean for me 167 00:07:26,080 --> 00:07:31,740 as a user? Think of it like sending a letter in a sealed envelope. Okay. Only the 168 00:07:31,740 --> 00:07:32,400 person with the 169 00:07:32,400 --> 00:07:38,090 key can open it and read the message. In this case, the key is a special code that's 170 00:07:38,090 --> 00:07:38,720 only shared 171 00:07:38,720 --> 00:07:43,400 between the people in the conversation. Not even Element itself can access your 172 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:44,480 messages. So it's 173 00:07:44,480 --> 00:07:48,800 like having a truly private conversation. Yeah. Where no one can eavesdrop, not 174 00:07:48,800 --> 00:07:50,240 even the app itself. 175 00:07:50,240 --> 00:07:54,410 Exactly. That's impressive. And that level of privacy is essential for building 176 00:07:54,410 --> 00:07:54,800 trust, 177 00:07:54,800 --> 00:07:59,610 especially when it comes to sensitive information or business communications. Makes 178 00:07:59,610 --> 00:07:59,920 sense. So we've 179 00:07:59,920 --> 00:08:04,930 got trust covered. What about choice? How does Element give users more choices when 180 00:08:04,930 --> 00:08:05,200 it comes 181 00:08:05,200 --> 00:08:08,320 to communication? It all comes back to that middle layer we talked about, the 182 00:08:08,320 --> 00:08:09,760 Element Server Suite or 183 00:08:09,760 --> 00:08:14,610 ESS. Okay. Remember how you can choose to self-host or use Element's managed 184 00:08:14,610 --> 00:08:15,360 solution? Yeah, like 185 00:08:15,360 --> 00:08:20,200 choosing between baking a cake from scratch or grabbing one from the bakery. 186 00:08:20,200 --> 00:08:21,920 Exactly. That choice 187 00:08:21,920 --> 00:08:26,080 extends to where your data is stored and who has access to it. If you're concerned 188 00:08:26,080 --> 00:08:26,560 about data 189 00:08:26,560 --> 00:08:30,940 privacy, you can host your own server in a location you trust, maybe even in your 190 00:08:30,940 --> 00:08:31,520 own home. 191 00:08:32,400 --> 00:08:36,950 If you're feeling adventurous. Wow, I never thought about hosting my own server 192 00:08:36,950 --> 00:08:37,520 before, 193 00:08:37,520 --> 00:08:40,630 but what if I'm not comfortable with all that technical stuff? That's where Elements 194 00:08:40,630 --> 00:08:40,880 Managed 195 00:08:40,880 --> 00:08:44,360 Hosting comes in. They take care of all the complexities of running a server, 196 00:08:44,360 --> 00:08:44,880 ensuring your 197 00:08:44,880 --> 00:08:49,670 data is secure and backed up. It's like having a dedicated IT team just for your 198 00:08:49,670 --> 00:08:51,440 element conversations. 199 00:08:51,440 --> 00:08:58,080 Okay, so whether I want complete control or a more hands-off approach, Element 200 00:08:58,080 --> 00:08:59,360 gives me the choice. 201 00:08:59,360 --> 00:09:03,440 It does. That's pretty empowering. It really sets Elements apart from traditional 202 00:09:03,440 --> 00:09:03,920 messaging 203 00:09:03,920 --> 00:09:07,590 platforms where you have very little say in how your data is handled. All right, so 204 00:09:07,590 --> 00:09:08,160 we've got 205 00:09:08,160 --> 00:09:14,410 trust through end-to-end encryption and choice in how we manage our data. What 206 00:09:14,410 --> 00:09:15,040 about freedom? 207 00:09:15,040 --> 00:09:19,250 How does that play out in the Elements world? Freedom in Elements comes in a couple 208 00:09:19,250 --> 00:09:20,000 of forms. 209 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:23,770 First, it's the freedom to communicate with anyone on the Matrix network, 210 00:09:23,770 --> 00:09:24,320 regardless of 211 00:09:24,320 --> 00:09:28,320 what app they're using. Remember, Matrix is like the universal language of real-time 212 00:09:28,320 --> 00:09:29,280 communication. 213 00:09:29,280 --> 00:09:33,440 So it's like being able to send emails to anyone, no matter if they use Gmail or 214 00:09:33,440 --> 00:09:35,440 Yahoo or Outlook. 215 00:09:35,440 --> 00:09:40,400 Precisely. No more walled gardens. Yeah. Or being forced to use a specific app just 216 00:09:40,400 --> 00:09:41,040 to talk to 217 00:09:41,040 --> 00:09:45,860 certain people. I love that. But isn't that how most messaging apps work already? 218 00:09:45,860 --> 00:09:46,560 Unfortunately, 219 00:09:46,560 --> 00:09:51,680 no. Many popular apps lock you into their ecosystem. If your friends aren't using 220 00:09:51,680 --> 00:09:52,400 the same app, 221 00:09:52,400 --> 00:09:56,690 you're out of luck. Element breaks down those barriers, and it puts the focus on 222 00:09:56,690 --> 00:09:57,600 interoperability 223 00:09:57,600 --> 00:10:02,080 and user choice. Okay, that makes sense. Freedom to communicate with anyone. 224 00:10:02,080 --> 00:10:02,880 Regardless of their app, 225 00:10:02,880 --> 00:10:06,360 what's the other kind of freedom Element offers? The second kind of freedom is the 226 00:10:06,360 --> 00:10:06,800 freedom to 227 00:10:06,800 --> 00:10:10,870 structure your communication spaces the way you want. Element gives you the tools 228 00:10:10,870 --> 00:10:11,920 to create public 229 00:10:11,920 --> 00:10:16,720 or private rooms, invite specific people, set different permission levels, and even 230 00:10:16,720 --> 00:10:17,120 integrate 231 00:10:17,120 --> 00:10:20,810 with other apps and services. So it's not just about one-on-one chats. It's about 232 00:10:20,810 --> 00:10:21,760 building entire 233 00:10:21,760 --> 00:10:26,970 communities and collaborative spaces tailored to my specific needs. You got it. 234 00:10:26,970 --> 00:10:28,000 Element empowers you 235 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:31,560 to create the kind of digital environment that works best for you, whether it's a 236 00:10:31,560 --> 00:10:32,240 team project 237 00:10:32,240 --> 00:10:36,690 or a community forum or just a private group chat with your closest friends. This 238 00:10:36,690 --> 00:10:38,000 is all starting 239 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:43,040 to click for me. Yeah. Element takes the best aspects of email, the universality, 240 00:10:43,040 --> 00:10:44,640 the control, 241 00:10:44,640 --> 00:10:48,350 the privacy, and brings them to the world of real-time communication. It's like 242 00:10:48,350 --> 00:10:48,880 having a 243 00:10:48,880 --> 00:10:52,720 supercharged email experience, but with all the immediacy and convenience of 244 00:10:52,720 --> 00:10:53,920 instant messaging. 245 00:10:53,920 --> 00:10:58,480 And they're doing it in a way that puts users first, prioritizing transparency and 246 00:10:58,480 --> 00:10:59,600 data ownership. 247 00:10:59,600 --> 00:11:03,460 It's a refreshing change from the status quo of big tech platforms that often 248 00:11:03,460 --> 00:11:04,320 prioritize their 249 00:11:04,320 --> 00:11:08,400 own interests over those of their users. I'm getting some serious aha moments here. 250 00:11:08,400 --> 00:11:08,720 So to 251 00:11:08,720 --> 00:11:14,010 recap, Element provides trust through end-to-end encryption, choice in how we 252 00:11:14,010 --> 00:11:15,120 manage our data, 253 00:11:15,120 --> 00:11:19,520 and freedom to connect with anyone and build the communication spaces we want. 254 00:11:19,520 --> 00:11:24,240 Exactly. And it's all built on the solid foundation of the open source matrix 255 00:11:24,240 --> 00:11:25,120 standard, 256 00:11:25,120 --> 00:11:28,720 ensuring a decentralized and interoperable ecosystem. 257 00:11:28,720 --> 00:11:32,320 This deep dive has completely changed the way I think about online communication. 258 00:11:32,320 --> 00:11:36,470 It's not just about convenience anymore. It's about taking back control of our 259 00:11:36,470 --> 00:11:37,680 digital lives 260 00:11:37,680 --> 00:11:41,520 and building a more trustworthy and empowering online experience. 261 00:11:41,520 --> 00:11:46,080 Couldn't have said it better myself. Element is a shining example of how technology 262 00:11:46,080 --> 00:11:46,560 can be used 263 00:11:46,560 --> 00:11:51,270 to create a more equitable and user-centric internet. You know, it's inspiring to 264 00:11:51,270 --> 00:11:51,600 see this 265 00:11:51,600 --> 00:11:55,480 kind of innovation happening. It gives me hope that we can build a better digital 266 00:11:55,480 --> 00:11:56,160 future where 267 00:11:56,160 --> 00:12:00,800 our privacy and autonomy are respected. Absolutely. Element and the matrix standard 268 00:12:00,800 --> 00:12:05,850 are paving the way for a more decentralized and secure internet where users have 269 00:12:05,850 --> 00:12:06,480 the power to 270 00:12:06,480 --> 00:12:11,010 choose how their data is used and who they trust with it. Speaking of trust, let's 271 00:12:11,010 --> 00:12:11,680 not forget about 272 00:12:11,680 --> 00:12:16,100 our sponsor, SafeServer, who are experts in navigating this evolving digital 273 00:12:16,100 --> 00:12:16,800 landscape 274 00:12:16,800 --> 00:12:21,520 if you're looking for a partner to guide you. On your digital transformation 275 00:12:21,520 --> 00:12:22,160 journey, 276 00:12:22,160 --> 00:12:28,640 be sure to check them out at www.safeserver.de. And now for a final thought-provoking 277 00:12:28,640 --> 00:12:28,960 question 278 00:12:28,960 --> 00:12:33,440 for our listeners. Now that you've seen how Element prioritizes security choice and 279 00:12:33,440 --> 00:12:33,920 freedom, 280 00:12:34,560 --> 00:12:38,960 how might this change the way you approach online communication? What possibilities 281 00:12:38,960 --> 00:12:39,600 does it open up 282 00:12:39,600 --> 00:12:43,920 for you? That's a great question to ponder. It really challenges us to reconsider 283 00:12:43,920 --> 00:12:45,200 our assumptions 284 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:49,430 about what's possible in the digital world and to explore alternatives that 285 00:12:49,430 --> 00:12:50,240 prioritize user 286 00:12:50,240 --> 00:12:54,130 empowerment and data ownership. And that, my friend, is what the deep dive is all 287 00:12:54,130 --> 00:12:54,640 about. 288 00:12:54,640 --> 00:12:58,400 Thanks for joining us on this exploration of Element. And the world of secure and 289 00:12:58,400 --> 00:13:01,660 sovereign communication, you know, it feels like we've only just scratched the 290 00:13:01,660 --> 00:13:02,080 surface. 291 00:13:02,080 --> 00:13:05,600 Of what's possible with Element and the Matrix standard. Yeah, it's true. There's a 292 00:13:05,600 --> 00:13:05,840 whole 293 00:13:05,840 --> 00:13:09,600 universe of features and possibilities we haven't even touched on, like the ability 294 00:13:09,600 --> 00:13:10,400 to create custom 295 00:13:10,400 --> 00:13:14,620 bots, build bridges to other communication platforms, and even develop your own 296 00:13:14,620 --> 00:13:15,600 integrations. 297 00:13:15,600 --> 00:13:18,800 It's amazing to think that this is all built on open source technology. 298 00:13:18,800 --> 00:13:23,830 Anyone can contribute to the development of Matrix and Element, which creates a 299 00:13:23,830 --> 00:13:24,240 real sense 300 00:13:24,240 --> 00:13:28,490 of community and shared ownership. And that community aspect is really what sets 301 00:13:28,490 --> 00:13:28,800 Element 302 00:13:28,800 --> 00:13:32,320 apart. It's not just about the technology itself, it's about the people who are 303 00:13:32,320 --> 00:13:33,040 passionate about 304 00:13:33,040 --> 00:13:37,790 building a more decentralized and user-centric internet. It's inspiring to see 305 00:13:37,790 --> 00:13:38,400 people coming 306 00:13:38,400 --> 00:13:43,250 together to create something that truly benefits everyone, not just a select few or 307 00:13:43,250 --> 00:13:44,480 a big corporation. 308 00:13:44,480 --> 00:13:49,330 Exactly. It's a reminder that we have more power than we realize to shape the 309 00:13:49,330 --> 00:13:50,160 digital world we want 310 00:13:50,160 --> 00:13:55,450 to live in. Well said. So to wrap things up, Element offers a powerful and secure 311 00:13:55,450 --> 00:13:56,320 alternative 312 00:13:56,320 --> 00:14:00,080 to traditional communication platforms. It's built on the open source matrix 313 00:14:00,080 --> 00:14:00,480 standard, 314 00:14:00,480 --> 00:14:05,440 which allows for incredible flexibility and interoperability. And most importantly, 315 00:14:05,440 --> 00:14:09,670 it puts users in control, giving them the choice of how their data is handled and 316 00:14:09,670 --> 00:14:10,240 who they trust 317 00:14:10,240 --> 00:14:13,390 with it. If you're looking for a way to take back control of your online 318 00:14:13,390 --> 00:14:14,160 communication 319 00:14:14,160 --> 00:14:19,440 and join a community that's building a better digital future, Element is definitely 320 00:14:19,440 --> 00:14:19,760 worth 321 00:14:19,760 --> 00:14:24,360 exploring. And if you need help navigating the technical side of things, remember 322 00:14:24,360 --> 00:14:24,720 our sponsor 323 00:14:24,720 --> 00:14:28,800 Safeserver is there to guide you. 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