Surveillance Valley: The Secret Military History of the Internet with Yasha Levine

Yasha Levine, a journalist focused on military and internet intersections, shares insights from his book. He discusses the military origins of the internet and its evolution from ARPANET to widespread civilian use. Levine addresses the complexities of surveillance, encryption challenges, and the ethical implications of cybernetics. He also highlights IBM's troubling history with technology during the Holocaust, the cultural impacts of counterculture movements, and critiques of privacy technologies. The conversation reveals how technology's roles often reflect societal power dynamics.