Few organizations embody the darker side of technological advancement like DARPA, the U.S. Department of Defenseโs research arm. From stealth aircraft to the foundation of the internet, its innovations have reshaped warfare and infiltrated daily life. As anyone familiar with government agencies might expect, DARPA routinely crosses ethical lines, fueling serious concerns about privacy and control. Its relentless pursuit of cutting-edge technology has turned it into a force for domestic surveillance and behavioral manipulation. The agency operates with near-impunity, seamlessly shifting its battlefield innovations into the lives of ordinary Americans....
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