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The Dark Web

By: Geoff White, Bernard P. Achampong
Narrated by: Geoff White
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  • Summary

  • An exposé on the depths of the internet. From sex trafficking and fraud to government secrets and anonymous hacking groups.

    When you add The Dark Web to your library you will receive all 10 episodes, each with a runtime of approximately 25 minutes.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: The Birth of The Dark Web
    Feb 8 2018

    [Contains explicit content] It's called the Dark Web, Dark Net or Deep Web but what is it? What makes this internet underground — rife with drugs, sex, and crime — possible? How do you even access the Dark Web? 

    Geoff White, Channel 4 News's former Technology Reporter, has been looking into its shady origins and reveals why the U.S. Navy invented it in the first place. 

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    26 mins
  • Ep. 2: The Untold Story of The Dark Web
    Feb 8 2018

    [Contains explicit content] The Dark Web's first success story was a drugs 'eBay.' Vendors sold narcotics and pharmaceuticals directly to each other freely and anonymously. Then the FBI shut it down and unmasked its owner, Ross Ulbricht. The sting operation was ridiculous.

    Geoff White, Channel 4 News's former Technology Reporter, speaks with a key player at the heart of the takedown. His story is astonishing.

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    24 mins
  • Ep. 3: Bitcoin's Days Are Numbered
    Feb 8 2018

    [Contains explicit content] If money makes the world go around, then Bitcoin keeps The Dark Web spinning. But what it is and how does it work? How can you run a currency based on trust when everyone who uses it is anonymous?

    Geoff White, Channel 4 News's former Technology Reporter, uncovers the mystery of Bitcoin — and speaks to the Royal Mint about this potential competitor currency.

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    32 mins

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The Dark Web - exposed

Geoff White presents an excellent coverage of this intriguing topic with a superb balance of interviews. The technical detail and actual experience of people in the field give it credibility and my full attention! Well worth the time to hear this through, and inspiring to learn more. With appreciation for the effort to create this! Jennifer Elwin

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Very revealing

I was fascinated by the first chapter. I can't believe we haven't heard of this before! Highly recommend to anyone who uses social media and or owns are mobile. Very revealing and useful information.

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Interesting and accessible

I really enjoyed this, the topic was interesting. I liked how White starts at the beginning and explains what the dark web is, and then explores the various things it is, and could be, used for. The question of freedom and anonymity online is a complicated one. In countries like the UK and Australia, where I have lived, we have the freedom to use the so called bright web without restrictions (provided your endeavours are legal ones). It's easy for us to think the dark web is only needed for criminals. There are times when anonymity has positive benefits though, some if which are discussed here.

I thought White did a great job of covering a large topic, and keeping the information accessible to those who don't have a tech background. I'll definitely be looking for more podcasts by Geoff White to listen to

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Very interesting

A fantastic great insight look into something I have no idea about and all the different areas that come up with every different discussion and lots of different views great listen

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Entertainingly enjoyable

loving it only 2 eps in and has my full attention. definitely like the different point of views and the people that's been interviewed.

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Great information

Really interesting content delivered in a highly professional way. Amazing to think this stuff is out there!

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Could have done without the interview at the end

The gentlemen interviewed in the group in the last episode who tried to very slyly shame the woman for writing what she wrote sucks. Clearly tried to get the last word in that if ‘she didn’t want to be harassed, be careful what you write online.’ Made it out to be about narcissism and pride when it’s HARASSMENT! Really undid the whole experience for me. Also, the ending question could easily be shredded by dark web users, they would retort, what is Good or Bad? Mostly eye-opening for us n00bs who don’t know anything about it, hopefully some young people will be persuaded to tread carefully.

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Really informative

I know a lot more about the Dark Web now, and even more about the ordinary Web. Well paced and delivered, with some difficult concepts made very clear.

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Couldn't walk away

Proper journalism. Real research. Interviews with those involved from both sides of the law. Engaging narrator. Fascinating.

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Really good!

Very interesting content. Well delivered. Quite the eye opener for me. Definitely recommend, even for me who's not tech savvy.

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