The Looming Threat of Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs)

The text discusses the looming threat of Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs), which are a lesser-known but potentially more dangerous type of weapon than nuclear weapons. DEWs encompass technologies that produce concentrated electromagnetic energy or atomic/subatomic particles, and can be used for military action to cause direct damage or destruction, or to disrupt hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum. The weapons can operate at the speed of light, have low-cost per shot, are hard to detect, and can be extremely accurate. Additionally, they can have harmful effects on individuals, including mimicking schizophrenia and causing physical harm. The text emphasizes the need to educate the public about the dangers of DEWs and the potential for widespread surveillance using Directed Energy Systems.

• DEWs are a lesser-known but potentially more dangerous type of weapon than nuclear weapons
• They encompass technologies that produce concentrated electromagnetic energy or atomic/subatomic particles
• DEWs can operate at the speed of light, have low-cost per shot, are hard to detect, and can be extremely accurate
• They can have harmful effects on individuals, including mimicking schizophrenia and causing physical harm
• The text emphasizes the need to educate the public about the dangers of DEWs and the potential for widespread surveillance using Directed Energy Systems