infowar

Guest: Winn Schwartau, Infowar Expert at WinnSchwartau.com

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/winnschwartau

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/winnschwartau/

On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083293070618

Host: Deb Radcliff

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Episode Description

Winn Shwartau coined the term Electronic Pearl Harbor when testifying to Congress in 1991, a few years later he was named the “Civilian Architect of Information Warfare” by a Commodore in the OBE Royal Navy. Now, he’s about to publish a book on Metawar, the next iteration of Infowar, where AI and virtual reality are used to manipulate belief systems, truth, and the subjective reality of “the human endpoint.”

In this podcast, we go back and forth on definitions, but what he has to say about Metawre is downright chilling.

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Resources

Cybeat Episode 11: Cyberwar Versus Electronic Warfare: https://www.itspmagazine.com/cy-beat-podcast-with-deb-radcliff

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Guest: Winn Schwartau, Infowar Expert at WinnSchwartau.com

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/winnschwartau

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/winnschwartau/

On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083293070618

Host: Deb Radcliff

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/deb-radcliff

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Episode Description

Winn Shwartau coined the term Electronic Pearl Harbor when testifying to Congress in 1991, a few years later he was named the “Civilian Architect of Information Warfare” by a Commodore in the OBE Royal Navy. Now, he’s about to publish a book on Metawar, the next iteration of Infowar, where AI and virtual reality are used to manipulate belief systems, truth, and the subjective reality of “the human endpoint.”

In this podcast, we go back and forth on definitions, but what he has to say about Metawre is downright chilling.

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Resources

Cybeat Episode 11: Cyberwar Versus Electronic Warfare: https://www.itspmagazine.com/cy-beat-podcast-with-deb-radcliff

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Cy Beat playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnYu0psdcllT6ZiiO_rDRMUsxB2U96KjG

ITSPmagazine on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ITSPmagazine

To see and hear more of the Cy Beat Podcast with Deb Radcliff content on ITSPmagazine, visit:
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Guest: Marcus H. Sachs, Deputy Director for Research, McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security [@McCraryCyber]

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/MarcusSachs

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcsachs/

On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbGROxTp2WcVTqBCrLScLlg

Host: Deb Radcliff

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/deb-radcliff

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Episode Description

Marc Sachs was a Major in the U.S. Army supporting cyber battlefield operations when I first interviewed him for a 2001 Computerworld article about info warriors.

Recently, Marc was instrumental distinguishing between cyber war versus electronic warfare scenarios in book three of my Breaking Backbones Hacker Trilogy, “Chaos to Order.” His infrastructure expertise was also invaluable when describing a cyber attack on three major power grids.

Back in the '90's, “We didn’t quite know what we were doing, there were no rules of engagement … and yes, we had friends on the dark side," Marc says. In our discussions back then, we were predicting cyber battles such as those playing out in Ukraine and Israel. But we hadn't foreseen the arms-race for AI-enabled, autonomous fighting machines.

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Resources

Info Warriors Computerworld Article with March Sachs: https://www.computerworld.com/article/2590364/the-info--warrior.html

Breaking Backbones: Chaos to Order, book 3 of Deb's hacker trilogy: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Backbones-Chaos-Deb-Radcliff/dp/1665747277/

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Guest: Marcus H. Sachs, Deputy Director for Research, McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security [@McCraryCyber]

On Twitter | https://twitter.com/MarcusSachs

On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcsachs/

On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbGROxTp2WcVTqBCrLScLlg

Host: Deb Radcliff

On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/deb-radcliff

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Episode Description

Marc Sachs was a Major in the U.S. Army supporting cyber battlefield operations when I first interviewed him for a 2001 Computerworld article about info warriors.

Recently, Marc was instrumental distinguishing between cyber war versus electronic warfare scenarios in book three of my Breaking Backbones Hacker Trilogy, “Chaos to Order.” His infrastructure expertise was also invaluable when describing a cyber attack on three major power grids.

Back in the '90's, “We didn’t quite know what we were doing, there were no rules of engagement … and yes, we had friends on the dark side," Marc says. In our discussions back then, we were predicting cyber battles such as those playing out in Ukraine and Israel. But we hadn't foreseen the arms-race for AI-enabled, autonomous fighting machines.

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Resources

Info Warriors Computerworld Article with March Sachs: https://www.computerworld.com/article/2590364/the-info--warrior.html

Breaking Backbones: Chaos to Order, book 3 of Deb's hacker trilogy: https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Backbones-Chaos-Deb-Radcliff/dp/1665747277/

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To see and hear more of the Cy Beat Podcast with Deb Radcliff content on ITSPmagazine, visit:
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Host: Deb Radcliff

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Episode Description

In this podcast series, we examine the differences between information warfare, cyber warfare, and electronic warfare, including where they intersect and overlap.

Having just published the third book of my Breaking Backbones Hacker Trilogy, a thriller series, it’s time to cover some of the topics in the trilogy. In the next few episodes, we’ll examine the differences between information war, cyberwar, and electronic warfare, starting with excerpts from my books and then following up with additional podcasts by bringing in experts who also served as models for the heroes in my stories.

So, please stay tuned for followup shows in which we will discuss where all of this is going and what’s at stake.

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Resources

Deb's cyber thrillers: https://www.amazon.com/Deb-Radcliff/e/B092KFMG5B/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk

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To see and hear more of the Cy Beat Podcast with Deb Radcliff content on ITSPmagazine, visit:
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Host: Deb Radcliff

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This Episode’s Sponsors

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Episode Description

In this podcast series, we examine the differences between information warfare, cyber warfare, and electronic warfare, including where they intersect and overlap.

Having just published the third book of my Breaking Backbones Hacker Trilogy, a thriller series, it’s time to cover some of the topics in the trilogy. In the next few episodes, we’ll examine the differences between information war, cyberwar, and electronic warfare, starting with excerpts from my books and then following up with additional podcasts by bringing in experts who also served as models for the heroes in my stories.

So, please stay tuned for followup shows in which we will discuss where all of this is going and what’s at stake.

____________________________

Resources

Deb's cyber thrillers: https://www.amazon.com/Deb-Radcliff/e/B092KFMG5B/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk

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To see and hear more of the Cy Beat Podcast with Deb Radcliff content on ITSPmagazine, visit:
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SESSION TITLE: METAWAR
RECORDED: 8/10/23
VENUE: Virgil's Real BBQ
LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV
GUEST: Winn Schwartau

TIMESTAMPS:
0:02:30 - Introduction to the METAWAR Project and the challenge of reality distortion
0:04:00 - Explanation of the six steps of the METAWAR thesis
0:05:58 - Discussion on immersive experiences and reality distortion
0:09:37 - Explanation of reality distortion and the difference between disinformation and misinformation
0:15:38 - Discussion on the addictive nature of rewards in the metaverse
0:18:02 - Exploration of the potential benefits of the metaverse
0:20:50 - Conversation on the impact of the metaverse on mental and physical health
0:26:48 - Discussion on the fluid nature of the metaverse and the potential for involuntary addiction
0:28:49 - Explanation of compliance and the need for governance in the metaverse
0:30:45 - Fun question about opening a metaverse-themed bar and signature drinks

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Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar:
https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY

Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King:
https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks

Jim Rogers on the Rise of China:
https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w

Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism:
https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ

First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich:
https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E

Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation:
https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8

Taking a step back he asks us to examine the future of western civilization while pondering where we might be headed.

Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar:
https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY

Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King:
https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks

Jim Rogers on the Rise of China:
https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w

Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism:
https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ

First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich:
https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E

Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation:
https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8

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Lyn Alden on the Petro-Dollar:
https://youtu.be/sTKObw_-OBY

Keith Dicker explains why the US Dollar is King:
https://youtu.be/gLmoJYqZuks

Jim Rogers on the Rise of China:
https://youtu.be/SfLaJtXfx3w

Paul Kingsnorth critiques Neo-liberalism:
https://youtu.be/HJViqeBovvQ

First Interview with Simon Mikhailovich:
https://youtu.be/Na9SA84JJ1E

Jeff Booth on Tech Deflation:
https://youtu.be/qlF_AG-0QC8