"Annie Jacobsen | Inside DARPA: The Pentagon's Brain" pulls back the curtain on one of the most secretive and powerful military science agencies in the world. DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, is responsible for creating technologies that have revolutionized our modern lives—from the internet to GPS and even Siri. But beneath these everyday tools lies a chilling truth: DARPA's mission is to create cutting-edge, often unthinkable, military weapons for national security. Investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen takes you deep inside this shadowy agency, revealing its Cold War origins after the launch of Sputnik and its relentless drive to stay ahead of global threats.
This is not just a story of innovation—it's a story of power, control, and the race to dominate the future. Discover how DARPA's high-stakes experiments have shaped both the battlefield and the civilian world, and what it means for the future of humanity. Guided by the probing questions of Andrew Becker from The Center for Investigative Reporting, this conversation promises to be a gripping exploration of the secrets DARPA holds, its impact on Silicon Valley, and the chilling possibilities of tomorrow’s technologies. Prepare to uncover the dark side of innovation, where the lines between science fiction and reality blur, and where the future of warfare is born.