TED Radio Hour Going incognito, where nothing is as it seems
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Aug 9, 2024 Jonna Mendez, a former CIA Chief of Disguise with a legendary career in espionage, shares gripping tales of her covert operations during the Cold War. Holly Herndon, an artist pushing the boundaries of machine learning, discusses the ethical complexities of AI-generated voices. Anthropologist Mary L. Gray exposes the unseen labor behind online services, while digital fashion designer Gala Marija Vrbanic explores how technology is revolutionizing identity through virtual clothing. Together, they unravel the intricate layers of disguise in our digital and physical realities.
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The Stolen Machine
- Jonna Mendez, former CIA Chief of Disguise, shares a story about an operation involving a disguised agent and a stolen machine.
- This mission turned out to be a cover for protecting a Russian double agent working with the CIA.
A Surprise Wedding Reveal
- Jonna Mendez's first husband revealed he worked for the CIA just days before their wedding.
- She later joined the CIA herself through a "side door" after expressing boredom with her initial role.
Confidence is Key for Disguise
- Disguise yourself with confidence; it carries the day.
- Become the character and believe you are another person.
