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For instance, during a recent visit involving prominent figures from Hollywood, such as Chris Carter—creator of “The X-Files”—the line between fiction and reality blurred. Military officials expressed admiration for the cultural impact of fictional portrayals of government secrecy while tackling their own pressing, real-world challenges.
The Ramifications of Secrecy
While the effectiveness of DARPA and similar entities in safeguarding national interests is unquestionable, their operations raise important questions about transparency, ethics, and the consequences of unchecked technological advancements. The agency's secretive methods mean that there is often little oversight on the moral implications of the technologies they develop.