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“WarGames” with Jon Lovett and Ben Rhodes

Offline with Jon Favreau

CHAPTER

Decoding 'WarGames': Technology and Morality

This chapter provides a critical analysis of the film 'WarGames,' focusing on its commentary about technology, hacking, and nuclear strategy during the early internet age. It highlights the film's prescient insights into the intersection of childlike innocence and the serious implications of AI and warfare. The conversation blends humor and historical reflections, shedding light on the absurdity of nuclear policy discussions while underscoring humanity's complex relationship with powerful technology.

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