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The Pentagon's Brain
An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency
Book • 2016
In 'The Pentagon's Brain', Annie Jacobsen provides a detailed account of DARPA's history, from its inception during the Cold War to its current projects in AI, biotechnology, and space exploration.
The book delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding DARPA's research and its profound impact on global politics and technology.
Jacobsen's narrative is based on extensive research, exclusive interviews, and declassified documents, offering a balanced view of DARPA's achievements and controversies.
The book delves into the ethical dilemmas surrounding DARPA's research and its profound impact on global politics and technology.
Jacobsen's narrative is based on extensive research, exclusive interviews, and declassified documents, offering a balanced view of DARPA's achievements and controversies.
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in the introduction of Annie Jacobson, an investigative journalist and author of several books on war, weapons, government secrecy, and national security.


Lex Fridman

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#420 – Annie Jacobsen: Nuclear War, CIA, KGB, Aliens, Area 51, Roswell & Secrecy
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as a book about the history of DARPA and some of the scientists who worked for it.


Danny Jones

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#263 - Exiled Brain Surgeon: DARPA Mind Control, Quantum Biology & Sunlight Medicine | Dr. Jack Kruse
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in relation to the effects of light on the body.

Dr. Alexis Cowan

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#267 - The Blue Light Agenda: How Technology is Already Killing Us | Dr. Alexis Cowan
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as a book detailing the history of DARPA and its involvement in various projects.


Danny Jones

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#287 - UFO Whistleblowers, NASA Time Travel & Psychic Soldiers | Jesse Michels
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as one of her previous books, focusing on DARPA.


Annie Jacobsen

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Nuclear War Expert: 72 Minutes To Wipe Out 60% Of Humans, In The Hands Of 1 Person! If Nuclear War Starts, Go To This Country!
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while discussing her work on American national security issues.

Annie Jacobsen

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#120 Annie Jacobsen - Nuclear Armageddon in 2024
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Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Sklenka

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Lt. Gen. Sklenka on Staying in the Fight
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in relation to the first space war and battlefield capabilities.

Eric Czuleger

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#296 - Mind Warfare, Media Control & Space Surveillance | Eric Czuleger
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in relation to her book, The Pentagon’s Brain, which talks about the Pentagon inviting science fiction writers to discuss ideas.


Danny Jones

#316 - Brain Scientist: New DMT Study Finds Evidence of Parallel Dimension | Andrew Gallimore
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as one of the books written by 

, an investigative journalist who has spent her career studying intelligence agencies.


Ryan Sean Adams


Annie Jacobsen

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when discussing government technology and capabilities.

Annie Jacobsen

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as a book about DARPA and the origins of AI in the government.

Paul Roetzer

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as one of the previous books by the guest, a Pulitzer Prize finalist in History.

Aaron MacLean

Ep 204: Annie Jacobsen on Nuclear War
Mentioned by Jay Dyer as one of the best books that vindicates what Alex has been talking about for so long.

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