Hack the Plant

Local Infrastructure is Critical Infrastructure

Hack the Plant

Show Notes

“When we have our crisis—and we will eventually—I hope it's small enough and not impactful enough that it doesn't harm too many people, and it wakes people up.” - Kirk Herath

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