Passkeys were supposed to make the internet safer.
No passwords. No hacks. No phishing.

But what if they’re also quietly turning the internet into a human-verified system—where your device, behavior, and identity are persistently recognized every time you log in?

In this episode, we break down how passkeys actually work, why they’re being rolled out so aggressively, and how they could be laying the groundwork for digital IDs, reduced anonymity, and silent tracking across the web. From platform-level authentication to device-based identity, we explore how convenience is reshaping freedom online.

We also connect the dots to the Dead Internet Theory—a web dominated by bots, synthetic traffic, and fake engagement—where proving you’re “real” becomes more important than staying anonymous.

Are passkeys the future of online security…
or the beginning of an internet where being human means being tracked?

Watch until the end to decide for yourself.

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No outline. No prep. No clear reason this conversation went where it did.

In this episode, we bounce between assisted dying in Canada and the controversy surrounding MAID, dig into what’s actually happening in Venezuela, and then completely derail into Elon Musk’s increasingly confusing physical form and whether becoming a billionaire changes you on a cellular level.

Somehow, the conversation ends up where all serious discussions eventually do: why Snickers split the King Size bar in half and whether this is shrinkflation, psychology, or a social experiment we didn’t consent to.

It’s part current events, part cultural commentary, part internet brain rot. Dark at times, funny when it shouldn’t be, and loosely held together by curiosity and caffeine. If you like conversations that feel like late-night debates with friends who refuse to stay on topic, this episode is for you.

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n this week’s dive into the fringe, the Shrouded Realities team tackles one of the most polarizing "holistic" practices on the planet: Urine Therapy (or Shivambu). Is it the ultimate self-healing bio-hack hidden in plain sight, or a dangerous misunderstanding of human biology?We’re peeling back the layers on why people across cultures and centuries have turned to their own "liquid gold" for everything from skincare to systemic healing.

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In this episode, we dive into Minnesota’s biggest fraud scandals, including Feeding Our Future, Housing Stabilization Services, and autism-related Medicaid fraud. We explore how these programs were exploited, where oversight failed, and how taxpayer money disappeared before anyone acted.

Follow the money, question the system, and hear the story behind the headlines.

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Sources:

NYT Article

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/us/fraud-minnesota-somali.html

CBS News

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-to-know-about-minnesota-fraud-allegations-as-trump-levels-attacks-on-walz/

CBS Autism Fraud https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/autism-center-billing-minnesota-medicaid-fraud/

District attorney Minnesota

https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/first-defendant-charged-autism-fraud-scheme-0

Is the internet still real… or has it already died?What if most of what you see online isn’t human anymore?What if the comments, likes, outrage, and even viral trends are being generated by bots talking to other bots?In this episode of Shrouded Realities, we dive deep into the Dead Internet Theory — the idea that the modern web is largely artificial, manipulated, and automated. From AI-generated content and fake engagement to corporate narratives and algorithmic control, we break down what’s real, what’s manufactured, and why it feels like the internet has completely changed.

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While the world has been focused on shifting borders and digital wars, a much older, darker shadow has returned to the forefront. This week on Shrouded Realities, we tackle one of the most disturbing trends of the last two years: the unprecedented surge in global antisemitism.From the Ivy League campuses of the U.S. to the streets of Berlin and Sydney, Jew-hate isn't just rising—it’s being "normalized" in ways we haven't seen in nearly a century. We step away from the political shouting matches to look at the data, the historical tropes being recycled, and the chilling reality of life for Jewish communities in 2026.

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In this week's deep dive, the crew at Shrouded Realities pulls back the curtain on the world's rising superpower: China. We’re moving beyond the headlines to explore the human and geopolitical costs of a nation in rapid transition.From the "missing women" left behind by the One-Child Policy to the high-stakes chess match being played in the South China Sea, we ask the question: What happens when a government prioritizes national rejuvenation over individual liberty?

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In this episode of Shrouded Realities, we pull back the tinsel to examine the friction between the modern holiday machine and the story of the Nativity. As the lights get brighter and the store aisles get louder, has the true meaning of Christmas been buried under a mountain of consumerism?The heart of today’s show features a heated debate between our hosts that hits close to home: Should Christian parents be teaching their children the myth of Santa Claus?

Please participate in our Poll. Ask your kids why we celebrate Christmas? We might be surprised what they answer...

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