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How the Reagan-Era CIA Predicted Our Drone Dystopia

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As far back as 1986, the agency saw a future of proliferating drones that would be used for ‘attack missions’ by armies and terrorists alike.

Adam Rawnsley
Adam Rawnsley 

Former Senior Researcher

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Adam Rawnsley

Adam Rawnsley

Former Senior Researcher

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