This chapter discusses the impact of movies like 'Sneakers' and 'WarGames' on raising awareness about vulnerabilities in computer systems and the potential dangers of cyber attacks. It also explores the portrayal of risks and opportunities of technology in films like 'Terminator' and 'Manhattan Project'. The chapter ends with a mention of President Reagan discussing a movie plot with generals, highlighting the influence of popular culture on policy.
How did movies change the Cold War? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about how apocalyptic films influenced us and began the first cybersecurity measures with Future of Life Award recipients and filmmakers Lawrence Lasker, Walter Parkes, and Nicholas Meyer.
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