Benn Jordan transitions from music gear reviews to cybersecurity investigations on YouTube
By
Terrence O'Brien
Front-window bakery material. Catches the eye, delivers the goods.
Summary
Benn Jordan, formerly known for music gear reviews as The Flashbulb and Benn and Gear, has transitioned his YouTube channel over the past five years from synth and effects pedal reviews to focusing on science and technology investigations, particularly cybersecurity and surveillance issues. He has turned his entire operation into a nonprofit. The article discusses his shift from being a top music gear YouTuber to a leading cybersecurity YouTuber who exposes flaws in modern surveillance systems and tech privacy issues.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledBenn Jordan may have initially gained notoriety for his music as Flashbulb and later, reviewing synths and effects pedals on YouTube under Benn and Gear.
But about five years ago, Benn decided to take his YouTube channel in a different direction.
He even turned the entire enterprise into a nonprofit.
In short, Benn Jordan has gone from being one of the best music gear YouTubers to one of the best cybersecurity YouTubers.
Benn Jordan longs for the days of tech that didn't spy on you.
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