We tried to fix passwords... then argued about religion

We tried to fix passwords... then argued about religion

May 7, 2026 · 47 min · Season 3 · Episode 63

About this episode

The episode explores the failures of password systems and leads to a chaotic debate about technology and public prayer.

What started as a failed segment turned into one of our most chaotic—and thought-provoking—episodes yet.We dive into:- Why password systems might be fundamentally broken- Whether tech should allow ‘close enough’ logins- The surprising math behind password security- A wild question: what if most people online aren’t real?- And a debate about prayer in public spaces like sportsThis one goes everywhere—in the best way.Drop your take in the comments: if half the internet were bots, would you leave?

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Hosts: Eric Green, Paul Ross

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