Algorithms of Empire (Ep 6); Special Guest: Dr. Jon R. Lindsay - The Human Factor in AI Warfare

Wise The Dome TV · May 14, 2026 · 41m

In this episode, we separate myth from reality in military AI. Dr. Jon R. Lindsay explains that the most persistent misconception is confusing automated weapons (like homing torpedoes or Iron Dome) with decision-support systems (like Palantir’s Maven or Israel’s Lavender). The latter don’t pull triggers—they help humans sort intelligence, prioritize targets, and plan strikes at massive scale, as seen when the U.S. claimed to hit 1,000 targets in Iran within 24 hours. Lindsay traces this back over a century, from Civil War-era naval mines to Cold War systems like SAGE and Igloo White, arguing…