Shawn Ryan Show #151 Joe Lonsdale - The AI-Driven EMP Weapon Built to Destroy New Jersey Drone Swarms
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Dec 18, 2024 
Joe Lonsdale, a prominent technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Palantir, dives into the realm of military innovation. He discusses the challenges posed by drone technology and presents the groundbreaking Leonidas weapon system designed for counter-drone operations. Lonsdale also explores the significance of directed energy weapons in national defense and the vital need for ethical oversight in tech advancements. He critiques U.S. reliance on foreign manufacturing and emphasizes the necessity for innovation in tackling global threats.
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New Jersey Drone Mystery
- Mysterious drone activity over New Jersey causes public concern, discussed by Shawn Ryan and Joe Lonsdale.
- Lonsdale jokes that if the drones aren't part of a US military exercise, it reflects incompetence.
Future of Warfare
- Lonsdale predicts that the future of warfare will heavily involve autonomous drones across various domains.
- This includes aerial, water, underwater, and land-based drones.
Public Concern and Epirus
- Public concern over drone sightings in New Jersey arises, with reports on CNN and discussions in neighborhood watch groups.
- Shawn Ryan mentions Lonsdale's company Epirus, which specializes in directed energy EMP weapons for drone defense.