Episode 2026-02-28

Signal Check · Feb 28, 2026 · 4m

This episode digs into the reality check behind Claude Code's overhyped launch, explores the eerie timing of HBO's ransomware episode airing alongside a real Mississippi hospital attack, and profiles Polish computer scientist Maciej Besta who climbs the world's coldest peaks solo. Adrian breaks down why AI tools rarely live up to initial hype and how fictional portrayals might actually help everyday people understand cyber threats.