Alex Gladstein

Alex Gladstein

Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, advocate for human rights and digital freedom, expert in technology's role in promoting democracy and combating authoritarianism, writer and speaker on privacy, freedom, and international human rights issues.

About

Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, specializing in leveraging technology to promote democracy and human rights worldwide.
He has extensive experience advocating against authoritarian regimes and supporting digital freedom.
Gladstein is a frequent writer and speaker who focuses on the intersection of technology, privacy, and international human rights.
His work broadly encompasses strategic leadership in advancing global human rights agendas and countering oppression through innovative methods.

Areas of Expertise

human rights chief strategist

Recent Podcasts

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Alex Gladstein: Bitcoin, Authoritarianism, and Human Rights | Lex Fridman Podcast #231

Topic: The intersection of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, authoritarianism, and human rights, exploring how decentralized money can be a tool for civil liberties.

02:33:37333,3477,1084 years ago
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