About this episode
Bonnie Ramthun discusses her novel War Games and themes of technology, warfare, and cyber security. Ramthun examines her research into computer systems and potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited in cyber warfare. The conversation explores how technology creates new vulnerabilities and the growing threat of cyber attacks. Ramthun discusses her writing process and how fiction explores plausible scenarios that might unfold. The discussion addresses real-world cyber security threats and whether critical infrastructure is adequately protected. Ramthun examines the changing nature of warfare as conflicts move into cyberspace and information domains. The broadcast explores Ramthun's background and what inspired her to write about technology and warfare themes. Ramthun discusses the research involved in creating realistic depictions of technical systems and security protocols. The conversation addresses the line between fiction and reality and whether scenarios in her novel could actually occur. Ramthun examines what technology dependence means for national security and vulnerability to asymmetric attacks.