Perfect Tools, Perfect Weapons - The Rise and Future of Digital Technologies

Explore the complex relationship between digital technologies, national security, and global politics in this 54-minute Aspen Security Forum discussion. Delve into the reasons behind nations' adoption of cyber warfare, the establishment of norms for advanced technology use, and America's strategies against misinformation and cyber-attacks. Join David Sanger, author of "The Perfect Weapon," and documentary filmmaker John Maggio as they examine critical questions surrounding the world's past, present, and future interactions with technology. Gain insights into topics such as the politicization of intelligence, Russian disinformation campaigns, perception hacks, and the role of US Cyber Command in shaping the digital landscape.

Introduction
The New Normal
Politization of Intelligence
Russian Disinformation Campaign
Russian Tactics in 2020
Are we at war
What if they interfered
The Perfect Weapon
Perception Hack
Audience Questions
Who is the best cyber actor
John Mallory
David DeWalt
The New York Times
US Cyber Command