Year
1961
Abstract
Several recent examples have indicated the inadequacy of our intelligence concerning other countries. A far more technological approach must be taken. This involves collecting much more information concerning the activities of potential enemies. There is nothing immoral nor dishonorable in becoming completely informed about one who says \"We will bury you\". The continuous, intensive, widespread scientific collection of such information must become a national policy. Every conceivable type of electronic and human picket must be used including spy satellites, unmanned probes and earth-bound, undersea, and various manned peripheral probes. A major expansion of the •world's communications networks is necessary so that rapid facsimile, pictorial, tabular and other data can be communicated. Information collected by people and machines must be cataloged, stored, retrieved and analyzed using the latest computer and machine techniques. Detailed information is also necessary to measure the effectiveness of our overseas assistance programs. The establishment of a professional, technological peace corps is proposed. This activity may also attract those competent persons having religious objections to fashioning weapons of war. Such a \"Peace Corps\" can be afforded by curtailing expensive and obsolete programs now under way.