558: The Dark Side of DARPA | The Human Cost of Technological Supremacy

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

DARPA is the secretive U.S. defense agency behind groundbreaking technologies like the internet and GPS. It uncovers DARPA's lesser-known projects and controversial experiments that push ethical boundaries.
The episode weighs DARPA's positive innovations against its more questionable endeavors. Does the agency's pursuit of cutting-edge tech justify some of its shadier activities?
You'll discover surprising facts about DARPA's influence on daily life and national security. This enigmatic organization shapes our world in ways most people never realize.
Ultimately, you'll be left pondering whether DARPA is a force for good -- or cause for concern.