The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

#186 - Matthew Pines: Cyber, Bitcoin, and Aliens

Mar 25, 2024

Expert in cyber conflicts, Matthew Pines, discusses China v. US cyber conflict, global implications of digitalization on currency/trade/war, Bitcoin's role in the future, and closes with an intriguing discussion on aliens.

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The cyber conflict between China and the U.S. poses a significant threat to critical infrastructure, requiring enhanced security measures.

China strategically employs cyber capabilities to achieve geopolitical goals, reflecting a broader statecraft approach for securing strategic objectives.

The evolving nature of cyber operations complicates defining kinetic thresholds, emphasizing the need for preparedness in handling asymmetrical threats and non-state actors.

Deep dives

Chinese Hackers as a Strategic Threat

Chinese hackers, as highlighted by the director of the FBI, pose a significant threat, with cyber operations targeting U.S. critical infrastructure. The Volt Typhoon incident raised concerns about pre-operational surveillance by China to disrupt essential networks if commanded. This kind of cyber espionage and potential disruptive capabilities are seen as crucial threats to U.S. interests, necessitating improved security measures.

Introduction

2min

China's Cyber Strategies and Threats

25min

The Rise of Non-State Actors in Global Affairs

14min

Challenges and Strategies in the Digital Geopolitical Landscape

17min

Exploring the UAP Report and Evaluation Process

5min

Legislative Developments and Whistleblower Concerns on UAPDA Bill

2min

Concluding Remarks and Investment Disclaimers

2min

Buckle your seatbelts – this episode is going to take you on a ride. Matt Pines rejoins the show to discuss “the defining challenge of our generation” – the cyber conflict between China and the U.S. From there, they explore the global implications associated with the fragmentation of society due to digitalization and how it might impact currency, trade, and the future of war. And because it’s Matt they close by discussing aliens. Of course

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(00:48) – China v. US cyber conflict

(21:28) – Kinetic threshold

(37:48) – Bladerunner 2024

(50:48) – Bitcoin/Hunger Games

(57:33) – Aliens

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The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

#186 - Matthew Pines: Cyber, Bitcoin, and Aliens

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Chinese Hackers as a Strategic Threat

China's Cyber Strategy and Geopolitical Objectives

Complexities of Cyber Operations and Thresholds

Exploring Power Dynamics in Global Geopolitics and Technological Advancements

The Rise of New City-States and Changing Financial Dynamics

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