Technological advancements have historically played a crucial role in warfare, influencing the outcomes of battles and the rise and fall of empires.

The history of warfare has been dominated by leaders who are insulated from the battlefield, but advancements in surveillance technology may change this dynamic.

The principles of warfare remain applicable, but they must be adapted to new technologies as warfare evolves.

Most wars throughout history were fought between kings, queens, and dictators, not between major democracies, suggesting that the spread of technology could lead to less intense and less frequent conflicts.

The historical context of rapid technological advancements, such as those seen in World War II, suggests that superintelligences could similarly convert existing infrastructures to meet new demands efficiently.

To effectively modernize warfare, we must get advanced technologies into the hands of warfighters, as seeing is believing in terms of their impact.

The speed of change in defense technology has been surprising; I expected it to take longer for advancements to materialize, but they have occurred much faster than anticipated.

World War II is fascinating because it explored human nature in all its forms, including military tactics and technology, and it's a unique moment in history that we won't see again.

During my time in the Air Force, I witnessed the early stages of drone technology and its potential impact on modern warfare.