With a large enough lever, you could move the world. Technology is that lever. Progress is the fulcrum. Where we go is up to us. Chaos Lever is a weekly, tech news podcast dedicated to tracking new and emerging trends in the enterprise IT landscape, and figuring out why they are terrible.
Chris Hayner
Ned Bellavance
Latest Episode
Tracing the Origins Of Tech Terminology
Posted on Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 | Series: Chaos Lever
Ned and Chris explore the curious origins of everyday tech terms, like ‘download’ and ’log in,’ and how they became part of our digital lives.
Sometimes You’re The Problem [63]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 20, 2023
Ned tells us why OpenStack is not dead yet, Chris reminds us that Twitter continues to be awful, and we both wonder if anyone isn’t using us-east-1.
Cher: The Cheez-It of Pop [62]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 13, 2023
Chris introduces us to the pointless term Hyperautomation, Ned reminds us that crypto is a scam, and we all agree that Barracuda needs a hug and a juice box.
The Algorithm Made Me Do It [61]
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 6, 2023
Ned summarizes his experience at Cloud Field Day 17, Chris is pumped about satellite hacking IN SPACE, and we both agree that patent trolls are patently awful.
Lying To Itself And Others [60]
Posted on Tuesday, May 30, 2023
Ned puts on the AI goggles for Microsoft Build and Red Hat Summit, Chris is excited about Azure Linux, and we are both thankful PyPI is starting to require 2FA.
New Ways To Do Things Wrong: RSA Conference 2023 [59]
Posted on Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Chris picks out the highlights and themes of RSA 2023, Ned applauds the EU fine against Facebook, and we both are suspicious of Intel’s intentions with x86S.
Squiggly Red Lines: Adventures in WiFi 7 [58]
Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Ned sails the high seas of WiFi 7, Chris talks about Google in Paris, and we’re both impressed with how busy Microsoft’s legal team must be.
Moar AI Goshdarnit [57]
Posted on Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Chris wonders if AI can replaced him, Ned investigates ransomware in Texas, and we both remind you that passwords are terrible.
Regular Mario Can’t Jump: The State of IPv6 in 2023 [56]
Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Ned ponders on the state of IPv6, Chris has kind words for Microsoft (sorta), and we both think Elon’s micropayment idea is hot garbage.
Leo The Angry Penguin: A Malware Cautionary Tale [55]
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 25, 2023
Chris tells a tale of malware misery and how defense in depth could help, Ned is amazed by what people leave on their used devices, and we’re all going to Sizzler!