New Podcast Episode: Self-Hosting, Sovereignty, and Security Risks
Did you know that 8.5% of the U.S. population self-hosts at least one internet-facing service — ranging from websites and file storage to smart home tools and password syncing?
In this episode of Open Matters, Dr. Lea Gröber (ICSI Berkeley) joins us to unpack recent research on self-hosting, digital sovereignty, and the real-world security challenges of running services from home.
We explore some uncomfortable but important questions:
- What motivates people to self-host in the first place?
- Are we romanticising “digital sovereignty” while downplaying security risks?
- Is self-hosting actually a bad idea for most people?
- Where should responsibility lie — with individuals, communities, or service providers?
This episode is especially relevant for anyone interested in open source, privacy, and the trade-offs between control and security.
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