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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms

The History and Future of American Intelligence

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Spies, Lies, and Algorithms

By: Amy B. Zegart
Narrated by: Amy B. Zegart
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Spying has never been more ubiquitous - or less understood. The world is drowning in spy movies, TV shows, and novels, but universities offer more courses on rock and roll than on the CIA, and there are more congressional experts on powdered milk than espionage. This crisis in intelligence education is distorting public opinion, fueling conspiracy theories, and hurting intelligence policy. In Spies, Lies, and Algorithms, Amy Zegart separates fact from fiction as she offers an engaging and enlightening account of the past, present, and future of American espionage as it faces a revolution driven by digital technology.

Drawing on decades of research and hundreds of interviews with intelligence officials, Zegart provides a history of US espionage, from George Washington's Revolutionary War spies to today's spy satellites; examines how fictional spies are influencing real officials; gives an overview of intelligence basics and life inside America's intelligence agencies; explains the deadly cognitive biases that can mislead analysts; and explores the vexed issues of traitors, covert action, and congressional oversight. Most of all, Zegart describes how technology is empowering new enemies and opportunities, and creating powerful new players, such as private citizens who are successfully tracking nuclear threats using little more than Google Earth.

©2022 Amy B. Zegart (P)2022 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
Freedom & Security Politics & Government Espionage National Security Technology Military Cyber warfare War

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Brilliant research. Amy's narration is easy to listen to and holds your attention. Congratulations on a great piece of work.

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An informative read, rather factually focussed so it’s not a relaxing read but chock full of rich insightful information. Compelling

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It’s a good listen, but there is a lot of repetitive narrative and use of same examples throughout the book. Unfortunately that had me just wanting to get it over with by the last handful of chapters.

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A rehash of old stories and old arguments, Nothing really new or particularly insightful to highlight.

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Given the author's background, was expecting much more substance and facts. Instead what I found was fluff and was compelled to fast forward!

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