Oct 8, 202528 min
In this episode of Reality 2.0, Katherine Druckman talks with Lori Lorusso from the Rust Foundation about the critical importance of sustainable stewardship for open source infrastructure. They discuss a joint statement...
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Reality 2.0
Hosted by Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls · technology · EN
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Join Privacy and Open Source advocates, Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman, as they navigate the new digital world, covering topics related to digital privacy, cybersecurity, digital identity, as well as Linux and open source and other current issues.
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What is Reality 2.0 about?
Join Privacy and Open Source advocates, Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman, as they navigate the new digital world, covering topics related to digital privacy, cybersecurity, digital identity, as well as Linux and open source and other current issues.
Who hosts Reality 2.0?
Reality 2.0 is hosted by Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls. The show has published 158 episodes to date.
What has Reality 2.0 covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 159: Building Sustainable Open Source: Keeping the Lights On" (8 October 2025, 28 minutes), "Episode 158: Reality 2025: Bridging AI, Security, and Open Source Challenges" (3 July 2025, 34 minutes), and "Episode 157: Cluetrain at 25" (2 March 2024, 33 minutes).
How often does Reality 2.0 publish?
Reality 2.0 publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 158 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Reality 2.0?
Booking probability for Reality 2.0 is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Reality 2.0 requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Reality 2.0's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Reality 2.0?
The strongest fits for Reality 2.0 are IT Services & Software Development and Cloud, Data & Web Hosting. Reality 2.0 has a technology audience.
About the host
Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls hosts Reality 2.0, a technology podcast with 158 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 3, 202534 min
In this episode of Reality 2.0, Doc and Katherine return after a long hiatus to discuss a range of topics including AI and security concerns, the evolution of cloud-native technologies, and the growing complexity of...
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Episode 157: Cluetrain at 25
Mar 2, 202433 minDoc Searls and Katherine Druckman discuss the Cluetrain Manifesto on its 25th anniversary, how the world has and hasn't changed since, and about SCaLE 21x (Southern California Linux Expo) coming up March 14...
- Feb 9, 202440 min
In this episode of 'Reality 2.0', hosts Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Ezequiel Lanza, an AI expert. The discussion centered on the potential of AI and its relationship to personal empowerment. Exploring the...
- Dec 14, 202358 min
Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls learn all about Project Bluefin, a new cloud native friendly Linux distribution, from its creator, Jorge Castro, and Kyle Rankin, its newest enthusiast. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook...
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Episode 154: Kyle on Kubernetes
Dec 1, 202343 minDoc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Kyle Rankin about his journey into Kubernetes and the cloud native landscape. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Kyle Rankin.
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Episode 153: Personal AI
Oct 28, 202359 minKatherine Druckman, Doc Searls, and Kyle Rankin discuss the personal AI tools they'd like to have, what's available, and how they might come together. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Kyle...
- Oct 4, 202356 min
Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Michael Stolarczyk about the complex ways in which physical goods go around the world, and behind-the-scenes strategies at play. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon...
- Aug 29, 202356 min
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman chat with Joe Brockmeier about WordPress turning 25 and our increasing desires to carve out our own homes on the web. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Joe...
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Episode 150: How to Write a Tech Book
Aug 8, 202355 minKatherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Kyle Rankin about his new book for aspiring authors, discuss the publishing process, self-discipline, marketing, and share their expertise from their decades as authors. Notes...
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Episode 149: Everything Is Personal
Jul 21, 202350 minKatherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Petros Koutoupis about rescuing personal archives, personal AI, and preserving our identities. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Petros Koutoupis.
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Episode 148: On Ukraine
Jul 11, 20231h 19mKatherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to David Kirichenko about Ukraine, journalism, troll farms and disinformation in times of war. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: David Kirichenko.
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Episode 147: Making AI Personal
Jun 26, 202355 minDoc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk with Josh Hester about his new project exploring personal AI. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Josh Hester.
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Episode 146: AI and The Future of Identity
May 25, 20231h 1mDoc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Golda Velez about the state of AI, how it relates to identity, ethics, and where this all goes from here. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Golda...
- May 5, 202356 min
Doc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to Kyle Rankin about a proposal for authenticating content with cryptographic signing, and saving the internet. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Kyle...
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Episode 144: Self-Publishing a Tech Book
Apr 21, 202348 minDoc Searls and Katherine Druckman talk to prolific tech author, Kyle Rankin, about how he recently self-published his latest book, and how that differs from his many experiences with traditional publishers...
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Episode 143: A Pause on AI?
Apr 11, 202345 minDoc Searls and Katherine Druckman discuss an open letter to pause AI development. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon
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Episode 142: 3D Printing, Ya'll
Mar 28, 20231h 1mKatherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Kyle Rankin and Shawn Powers about Shawn's head's appearance at the recent SCaLE conference and 3D printing, all while having a little too much fun. Hit play if you always...
- Mar 1, 202355 min
Katherine Druckman and Doc Searls hear Dave Huseby's new ideas about identity verification and data authenticity in commerce. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Dave Huseby.
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Episode 140: Is AI the New Search?
Feb 22, 202348 minKatherine Druckman and Doc Searls talk to Ezequiel Lanza about AI-based search. Site/Blog/Newsletter FaceBook Twitter Mastodon Special Guest: Ezequiel Lanza.
Recent guests
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Lori Lorusso
Director of Outreach, Rust Foundation
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Jorge Castro
SEO and Growth marketing expert, Agrupación Cultural Alexandre Bóveda
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Dan Miller
New York Times Bestselling Author, podcast host, career coach, Valley Educational Center for Creative Arts
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Dr. Gordon Jones
brain fitness and pickleball performance coach, Texas Department of Transportation
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