3 chapters across the catalog
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt and co-author Jared Cohen appear on Christiane Amanpour's program to promote their book, "The New Digital Age." The hosts mock Cohen's title as "Director of Google Ideas" and his background as a State Department advisor. They critique the interview's focus on "policing" the internet and the role of crowdsourcing in the Boston investigation.
Terrorists Opting Into Technology, Vivek Kundra Comparison
Jared Cohen's assertion that future terrorists must "opt into technology" to be relevant is ridiculed. The hosts compare his rhetorical style to former White House CTO Vivek Kundra's "skip logic" and "cobalt" jargon. They argue that the idea of terrorists needing social media presence is a fundamental misunderstanding of security.
Revolution 2.0, Wael Ghonim, Alliance of Youth Movements
Google executive Wael Ghonim's "Revolution 2.0" concept is framed as State Department propaganda. The "Alliance of Youth Movements," co-founded by Jared Cohen, is identified as a US-backed platform designed to train activists in organizing electronic-driven protests across North Africa.
