Eric J Schnitzer

Perfecting War: The Search for a Technological Solution to a Human Endeavor Eric J Schnitzer

This paper discusses the role of technology in war. War is a uniquely human endeavor. Technology offers the promise of easy victory. Humans are perceived as messy and difficult to control, while technology is perceived as clean and easy to control. This paper explores both human and technology impacts on warfare in the past, present, and future. The challenge for military strategists is to understand the correct emphasis to put on technology while pursuing a human outcome.