War speeds up innovation. But maybe innovation also speeds up the polarization that leads to war? Or is innovation our path to coherence and peace?

Some of the largest technological advancements have been, and continue to be, driven by military conflicts and large-scale wars. Radar, jet engines, computers, nuclear energy, satellites, the internet, drones, GPS, and digital photography are all products of war.

As a species, we are driven to innovate by the necessity of violent conflict, but at the same time, our survival and the reason why we are the dominating species is dependent on cooperation and communication. We constantly use new technologies and develop new ones to bridge differences across regions, build and rebuild economies and societies after war, solve poverty, and health issues.

Tech for War and Peace covers the latest developments in how we use and develop technologies for war and peace today.