Event @ the World Affairs Council
Wired for War: Technology's Impact on Conflict in the 21st Century
- When
- Thu Feb 19, 2009
- Where
- World Affairs Council
- Time
- Check-in: 11:30 AM; Program: 12:00 PM
- Cost
- $5 - $15
- Tags
- Literary Arts, Literary Arts Lectures, Government, Politics
Description
On the battlefield of today, technology is not only changing how wars are fought, but also the politics, economics, laws, and ethics that surround war itself. From remote-controlled drones taking out terrorists in Afghanistan to the Pentagon researching tiny robots the size of flies to carry out reconnaissance work now handled by elite Special Forces troops, this is only the start of an era where new technologies will profoundly alter warfare. The Brookings Institution's Peter W. Singer examines technology's impact on warfare and the issues that will develop as our wars are increasingly handed over to machines.Council Members: Free, MMA Members: Free, Students: $5, Nonmembers: $15
More Info
- Link
- http://www.itsyourworld.org
- Call
- 415.293.4600 (Box Office)
- Contact Form (account required)
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