Earlier I posted some information on The Sykes Group, one of Sarah Corvus’ previous employers. As promised I also have some more information on the Burket Group and in particular it’s leader Jonas Bledsoe. The screenshots below indicate something I posed a few days ago regarding the ‘role’ Jonas Bledsoe wanted ‘Bionic Soldiers’ will play in society.
In the above section Jonas talks about our “baser instincts – Fear, Anger, Greed, Hatred” and the urgent need to master these emotions. He talks about the evolution of technology in the face of the ever changing, more dangerous world..
He talks about the way that war has changed and is no longer conventional – he speaks of terrorism, computer hacking and fraud. He also highlights the idea that the biggest threat does not come from nations sending troops out to war but from ’individuals’. Interestingly – and you can really see where ‘Bionic humans’ fit into his thinking – he says “what we need is not more..but BETTER”. He openly acknowledges that these unconventional techniques are not necessarily ethical..which interests me no end as I would like the show to explore this theme. He goes on to say that FREEDOM can be achieved by employing these ‘counter methods’ (i.e. Bionic humans) – however at what cost..that’s what I would like to know?
He says that the “next World War will be the last World War” and emphasises that technology will play a bigger role than ever. He calls for a radical overhaul of homeland security and says “we need it yesterday”.
Wow..don’t know about you but I think Jonas is an exceptional speaker. However I think there are loads of ethical and moral holes in his thinking. Sure the world is changing, but what price do you pay to counter these dangers? And is there another option..one which doesn’t de-humanise innocent people..one which doesn’t stink of hypocrisy?
Those are some of the questions I can’t wait to find out. Jonas just got interesting!