
Wired for War
The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century
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Narrated by:
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William Hughes
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By:
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P. W. Singer
A military expert reveals how science fiction is fast becoming reality on the battlefield, changing not just how wars are fought, but also the politics, economics, laws, and ethics that surround war itself.
Singer’s previous books foretold the rise of private military contractors and the advent of child soldiers - predictions that have proved all too accurate. Now he explores the greatest revolution in military affairs since the atom bomb: robotic warfare.
We are now seeing a massive shift in military technology that threatens to make the stuff of I, Robot and The Terminator a reality. Over seven thousand robotic systems are now in Iraq; pilots in Nevada are remotely killing terrorists in Afghanistan; scientists are debating just how smart - and lethal - to make their current prototypes; and many renowned science fiction authors are secretly consulting for the Pentagon.
Blending historic evidence with interviews from the field, Singer vividly shows that as these technologies multiply, they will have profound effects on both the front lines and the politics back home. Replacing men with machines may save some lives but will lower morale and psychological barriers to killing. The “warrior ethos,” which has long defined soldiers’ identity, will erode, as will the laws of war that have governed military conflict for generations.
Paradoxically, the new technology will also bring war to our doorstep. As other nations and terrorist organizations obtain their own robotic weapons, the robot revolution could undermine America’s military preeminence. While his analysis is unnerving, there’s an irresistible gee-whiz quality to the innovations Singer uncovers.
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Amazing!!
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The danger however of an overweighted robotics military are 1 radio frequency bomb could render an entire fleet of robotic weaponry useless & these robotics also are at risk of becoming hacked & used against friendlys. Very necessary, but a strong military should have many contingencies in place for the worst case scenarios.
Very Comprehensive
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Informative and makes you think
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More applicable than you may think
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The author tried to be very comprehensive. However, marine and ground robots are not as well covered as flying robots. It might be that they are not as developed.
Over all an excellent book to listen to.
excelent review
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We have met the enemy, and they is us!
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What did you love best about Wired for War?
The theme of the book. How autonomous systems are changing the entire landscape of warfareWhat other book might you compare Wired for War to and why?
"How Everything became War and the Military became Everything: Tales from the Pentagon." The overarching reach of the military into all sorts of dimensions of our lives. Also think it reminds me of "Life 3.0" or "SuperIntellilgence" which are both about artificial intelligence and its impact on our societies and livesHow did the narrator detract from the book?
Some really strange pronunciation of the terms: "SIPRnet," "c-RAM," and "OODA "Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Sort of. I don't think I've ever done that. This was a good book on my commute... so 30-45 minute intervals :)Any additional comments?
N/Aweird pronunciations
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Autonomous Robots
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This is an excellent and comprehensive book on robot technology for military applications. Covers all aspects of military robots, from the affect it has on individual soldiers to the concept of war in general. Excellent book but already a little out of date which is a testament to how quickly this technology is moving.What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
The narrator is OK but mispronounces some words, which is annoying but not a major problem. I feel that unless they really suck, all audio books should be read by their authors.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I didn't want to turn it off, it was interesting throughout.Excellent but already a little out of date
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