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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.

Mentioned by

Ryan Sean Adams

Dr. Alexis Cowan

Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Sklenka

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

in the introduction of Annie Jacobson, an investigative journalist and author of several books on war, weapons, government secrecy, and national security.

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Mentioned by

Danny Jones

as a book about the history of DARPA and some of the scientists who worked for it.

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Mentioned by

Dr. Alexis Cowan

in relation to the effects of light on the body.

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Mentioned by

Danny Jones

as a book detailing the history of DARPA and its involvement in various projects.

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Mentioned by

Annie Jacobsen

as one of her previous books, focusing on DARPA.

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Mentioned by

Annie Jacobsen

while discussing her work on American national security issues.

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Mentioned by

Lt. Gen. Stephen D. Sklenka

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Mentioned by

Eric Czuleger

in relation to the first space war and battlefield capabilities.

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Mentioned by

Danny Jones

in relation to her book, The Pentagon’s Brain, which talks about the Pentagon inviting science fiction writers to discuss ideas.

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Mentioned by

Ryan Sean Adams

as one of the books written by

Annie Jacobsen

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

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Mentioned by

Annie Jacobsen

when discussing government technology and capabilities.

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Mentioned by

Paul Roetzer

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

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Mentioned by

Aaron MacLean

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

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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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