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P. W. Singer: Wired for War

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The Future Rules of War: Geneva Code or Prime Directive?

04 min 14 sec

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In an era of high tech weaponry engaged on front lines around the globe, author P.W. Singer discusses the need to rethink the antiquated rules of war from 1949's Geneva Convention. Should the global community be looking to Star Trek's Prime Directive for inspiration?
Predator Drones Move from Military to Civilian Vigilantes

04 min 12 sec

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Author P.W. Singer discusses the increasingly common "leeching" of advanced and often invasive military technology into civilian life and domestic law enforcement. Do drones engaged on American soil violate our right to privacy? Does the Second Amendment protect our right to "bear robotic arms"?
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jfrumar

Posted: 05.18.11, 05:24 PM

Great talk, but a lot is missed since viewers cannot see the presentation. I wonder why the cameraman decided a talking head was more valuable to record than the presentation being referenced.

properal

Posted: 03.03.11, 11:24 AM

This lecture is fascinating. One interesting double standard that I noticed is, that an insurgent living with women and children is described as violating the rules of war, while a drone operator in Nevada that goes home to eat dinner with his family after killing people in Pakistan, is not.

11889music

Posted: 02.14.11, 04:23 AM

This is probably the most important video I've seen in my life. At least ranking in the top 5. THANK YOU FORA!

Ana Ruiz

Posted: 01.17.11, 11:09 AM

Absolutely fantastic, it puts a lot into perspective

bharat14

Posted: 01.10.11, 01:42 PM

WOW. Great lecture.