Defense One Radio, Ep. 203: Fictional intelligence
Source: Defense One
Original: https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2026/02/defense-one-radio-ep-203-fictional-intelligence/411586/
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Guests:
- Peter W. Singer, strategist at New America and the author of multiple books on technology and security, including Wired for War, Ghost Fleet, Burn-In, and LikeWar: The Weaponization of Social Media;
- And August Cole, non-resident senior fellow at the Scowcroft Center on Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council, and associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute working on AI and future warfare. With Singer, he is the co-author of Ghost Fleet and Burn In.
Both authors have teamed up again for a new monthly series on Defense One called "Fictional Intelligence," which explores the future of technology and warfare through the lens of short speculative fiction. The first story, "Mission ahead, heavens above," was published in February.
Classification
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Activity
Discussion on the future of technology and warfare through speculative fiction.
Location
Unit
New America, Atlantic Council, Royal United Services Institute
Time
February (first story published)
Equipment
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Summary
Peter W. Singer and August Cole launched a series called 'Fictional Intelligence' on Defense One, exploring the future of technology and warfare through speculative fiction. The first story, 'Mission ahead, heavens above,' was published in February.
Key Facts
- Peter W. Singer and August Cole are authors discussing technology and warfare.
- They have launched a series called 'Fictional Intelligence' on Defense One.
- The first story in the series was published in February.