

Israel's pager attack in Lebanon will blow back: Western tech can't be trusted anymore
Sep 24, 2024
Ben Norton, a geopolitical analyst, discusses the recent Israeli bombing in Lebanon involving explosives in pagers. This act has stirred international condemnation and raised critical questions about the trustworthiness of Western technology. Norton argues that such incidents amplify skepticism towards U.S. tech firms, prompting Global South countries to increasingly turn to Chinese alternatives. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of technology weaponization and the shifting dynamics in global supply chains amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Shifting Loyalties: The Rise of Chinese Technology in Global Supply Chains
05:30 • 3min
The Weaponization of Technology and the Shifting Technology Landscape
08:02 • 6min
Eroding Trust in Western Technology and Espionage Hypocrisy
14:15 • 14min
Trust and Technology: The Implications of Geopolitical Conflict
27:59 • 4min