TRIGGERnometry The Technology War You Don’t Know About - Declan Ganley
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Sep 10, 2025 Declan Ganley dives into the geopolitical significance of subsea cables and the Outernet project aimed at creating an independent communications network. He discusses the inefficiencies in mobile service pricing and the impact of AI on job markets. The potential of quantum computing and its implications for data security are explored alongside the looming Taiwan conflict. The conversation addresses the generational divide, societal responsibilities, and the quest for safe investments, ultimately critiquing governmental priorities that neglect younger populations.
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Outernet Is A Gateway-Free Satellite Mesh
- Declan Ganley is building the Outernet: a self-contained global laser-mesh satellite network independent of terrestrial gateways.
- It aims to provide lowest-latency, highly secure communications that never touch the public internet.
Subsea Cables Are A Single-Point Vulnerability
- Subsea cables are the internet's arteries and roughly 500 cables globally are highly vulnerable to sabotage.
- A polar-orbit laser mesh avoids ground gateways and dramatically reduces attack surface and latency.
Katrina Deployment Shaped Outernet Mission
- Declan recounted restoring communications after Hurricane Katrina for multiple US agencies and patented prioritized radio tech.
- That experience influenced his focus on resilient, prioritized emergency communications for Outernet.
