Published Aug 28, 2018

87: General Michael Hayden | National Security in an Age of Lies

General Michael Hayden, former CIA and NSA Director, delves into the challenges of national security in a post-truth society, examining the balance between security and freedom, the impact of social media on societal polarization, and the struggle to maintain objective reality amidst political resistance.

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Security and Privacy
01
Objective Reality
02
Social Media Influence
03

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87: General Michael Hayden | National Security in an Age of Lies

Topics covered

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America's Self-Identity Crisis

Post-Truth Society

Pursuing Objective Reality

Tough Decisions

Security Clearance Debacle

Polarization and Vulnerability

Intelligence Relationships

Intelligence Concerns

Wrangler Jeans

Privacy vs Security

Navigating Closed-Mindedness

Speaking Truth

Intelligence and Courage

National Security Limits

Questions from this episode

What does Jordan think about immigration?

Episode Highlights

Security and Privacy

Objective Reality

Social Media Influence

87: General Michael Hayden | National Security in an Age of Lies

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Security and PrivacyGeneral Michael Hayden, former Director of the CIA and NSA, explores the intricate balance between national security and individual freedoms. He discusses the evolving nature of security measures and the implications of political decisions on intelligence operations.

Security and Privacy

Objective RealityGeneral Michael Hayden explores the complexities of maintaining objective truth in intelligence work amidst a post-truth society. He discusses the challenges of presenting inconvenient truths to resistant leaders and the broader implications for national security.

Objective Reality

Social Media InfluenceGeneral Michael Hayden explores the impact of social media algorithms on societal polarization and the erosion of Enlightenment values in America. He highlights the challenges posed by a post-truth society and the delicate balance between privacy and security.

Social Media Influence