It's NOT About Defense... It's About Influence.

By Dark Waters

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It's NOT About Defense... It's About Influence. What if the next battlefield isn't overseas—but inside the human mind? In this video, we examine DARPA's Narrative Networks program, military research into trust, artificial intelligence (AI), psychology, communication, and social science. We explore how national security has expanded beyond traditional defense into influence, information, and emerging technologies. As headlines from MSNBC, NBC News NOW, Fox Business, and commentators like Maria Bartiromo focus on breaking stories involving Trump, Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, Bitcoin, AI, and global politics, a larger question remains: what role does influence play in shaping public perception? Drawing from interviews, public research, and historical context, this video asks whether the future of conflict is as much about narratives and trust as it is about weapons and military power. If you're interested in: DARPA Artificial Intelligence (AI) National Security Politics C

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