Believe Quote by Paul Virilio
“I believe that the military-industrial complex is more important than ever. This is because the war in Kosovo gave fresh impetus not to the military-industrial complex but to the military-scientific complex. You can see this in China.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Information Bomb, 1998
The author argues that the military‑scientific complex now outweighs the traditional military‑industrial complex, citing Kosovo and China as examples.
In simple terms: Science drives modern warfare power.
Key Takeaway
Understand the evolving nature of defense power structures.
Themes
military
science
technology
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
academic
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- academic lectures
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
geopolitics
defense economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does scientific innovation reshape conflict?
- What are the ethical limits of a militarized scientific agenda?
A Different Perspective
May overstate the role of science versus economics.
