Kate Epstein

Join Kate Epstein, an associate professor of history at Rutgers University-Camden and author of Analog Superpowers, as she dives into how twentieth-century technology theft influenced the national-security state. She discusses the legal battles over naval fire-control systems, the complexities of intellectual property in wartime, and the implications of secrecy on innovation. Epstein also shares insights on the competitive tensions in military procurement and the rigorous research methods that shaped her work.

Kate Epstein, an associate professor at Rutgers University-Camden and author of Analog Superpowers, dives into how technology theft shaped the national-security state. She explores the intricate ties between defense contracting, intellectual property, and government secrecy in the U.S. and Great Britain. Epstein discusses the significance of naval fire-control systems, the challenges of patent laws, and the complexities of military procurement. Her insights reveal how covert operations and historical piracy paved the way for modern technological advancements.

Join Kate Epstein, an associate professor at Rutgers University-Camden and author of Analog Superpowers, as she dives into the intriguing links between technology theft and the rise of the national-security state. She reveals how historical legal breaches drove innovation, the tensions between defense contractors and civil liberties, and the pivotal roles of battleships in military strategy. Their discussion highlights the complex dynamics of intellectual property and secrecy that shaped modern defense contracting and U.S.-British technology exchanges.