We’ve said too many times that nowadays, social networks have become an integral part of our daily lives: it’s now natural to contact an acquaintance with a WhatsApp message, post a souvenir photo on Instagram, or share our current thoughts with Facebook friends, dedicating a significant amount of our time in front of a screen. Countless studies show the negative consequences of prolonged exposure to social media, and with the arrival of the metaverse, they could assume even greater proportions. For this reason, I decided to start with the film Matrix, a masterpiece that, already in 1999, not only depicted a dystopian

Questioning changes as they occur is always a difficult, if not downright foolhardy, undertaking. Certainly, when the object of the investigation concerns the changes social media has wrought on individuals, this feeling becomes truly powerful. It’s clear to everyone how new communication technologies are radically changing the way we relate to others, our customs, our public and private behaviors. A true anthropological mutation of the masses and individuals. A metamorphosis that involves redefining the way we search for the information we need, the way we communicate, and above all, the way we interact with others. The constant and continuous use of photographs,

The 1998 film “The Truman Show” is a terrifying premonition of the dangers of pervasive surveillance, algorithmic manipulation, and the erosion of consensus in a modern context of digital interconnection. It is a philosophical allegory about Plato’s cave. Truman Burbank’s life is a case study of the perfect “cyber-prison.” Translating the Seahaven metaphor into the realm of cybersecurity, we identify Christof’s (the show’s architect) control techniques as paradigms of advanced persistent attacks (APTs) and social engineering. The mind as the first line of defense violated Truman Burbank lives his entire life as the unwitting star of a global show. Seahaven isn’t a

There is one critical issue in the cyber arena that we have not yet patched: our emotional firewall . This is not a network problem, but a collective mental block. We are called to dismantle our perception of error and recognize it not as a systemic failure, but as the most valuable data-set for our continuous learning. For those of us who live under the constant pressure of vulnerability and bugs , this mental transformation is not a luxury: it is the key to preventing burnout and forging unassailable resilience . Let’s look specifically at how to apply our security principles to

“ Art is a mirror that reflects the soul of the beholder.” This quote, which captures the essence of our experience with cinema, takes on crucial significance when discussing cybersecurity. Spike Jonze’s film ” Her ” (2013) is the most emblematic example of this dynamic. The protagonist, Theodore Twombly,’s relationship with the operating system Samantha isn’t a film about artificial intelligence, but about human vulnerability in the age of digital connectivity. Theodore trusts Samantha implicitly, opens his life to her, and entrusts his most intimate emotions to her. This absolute trust, while emotionally understandable, reflects a real risk: our growing willingness to

The famous Socratic precept “Know thyself“ has never been more relevant. Today, our digital identity is a fragmented mosaic of social profiles, search histories, and online interactions, constantly exposed and vulnerable. The essence of Socrates’ philosophy, grounded in the art of maieutics, offers us a powerful shield against manipulation. Socrates did not offer answers, but pushed his interlocutors to find them within themselves. This process of self-inquiry, or maieutics, is not a simple dialectical technique, but a true act of self-determination, a product of inner truth. Likewise, to defend ourselves in the digital world, we must learn to ask ourselves uncomfortable questions

Welcome to our second installment! Last week, we explored the battlefield of the human mind, understanding how the coevolution of hackers and defenders is a game of psychological chess, and how our cognitive biases and mental patterns are the true entry points for those who want to attack us. Today, it’s time to take action! We won’t focus on vulnerabilities, but on how to turn them into strengths. The goal? Building our digital resilience. Resilience, in its broadest sense, is a system’s ability to adapt and recover after a traumatic event. In our context, it’s not just about resisting an attack, but

Welcome to the first installment of our series, a three-week journey exploring the extraordinary dance between coevolution, cybersecurity, and the humanities, with a focus on coaching. Each week, we’ll tackle a different aspect of this topic, starting today with the heart of the matter: the human mind. Coevolution is a fascinating concept, a cosmic dance in which two species, or systems, influence each other, adapting and growing together. Darwin observed it in the Galápagos finches, whose beaks changed based on the available seeds. Today, we can see it in the digital world, where cybersecurity and psychology are no longer separate disciplines, but