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The conversation turns to the social dynamics around land and public access, especially in wealthy communities like Malibu and Hawaii. Shane laments how some affluent property owners, like Mark Zuckerberg or David Geffen, restrict public access to beaches through private security or legal means.
He recounts incidents where security guards threaten or prevent ordinary people from accessing beaches that should be public. Despite laws affirming public access, these tactics undermine shared resources and gentrify natural spaces. Shane criticizes this privatization, emphasizing that beaches belong to everyone and should remain accessible.