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5/2/24 John Robb on Al Qaeda, Israel, China and the Future of America

Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews

CHAPTER

Challenging Centralized Power and Military Influence

This chapter explores the dangers of unchecked centralized power, military control over AI for lethal purposes, and the volatile mix of incompetence and malice in modern warfare. It discusses the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, limitations of democracy in the face of intelligence agencies, and the potential for disruptive innovation in defense and space industries. The speakers reflect on reshaping negative narratives about the US, economic opportunities, moral standards, and the evolving network structures.

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