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Neal Stephenson on History, Spycraft, and American-Soviet Parallels

Conversations with Tyler

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The Hidden Lives of Spies

This chapter explores the psychological burdens spies carry while maintaining dual identities, contrasting the reality of espionage with the glamorized image of agents like James Bond. It also discusses historical intelligence practices, the implications of Cold War secrecy, and the complexities of erasing one’s existence amidst modern surveillance technologies. The conversation further delves into unique evasion tactics and the creative process of writing by hand, highlighting its advantages over typing.

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