The Watch Party introduction and background briefing for "John Robb: At War With Ourselves," led by Bonnitta Roy, provided an informative overview of the session's focus on John Robb, a pivotal figure in the fields of decentralized warfare and technology. Zach introduced Robb, highlighting his storied career as a Special Forces Air Force pilot and as a pioneering Internet analyst who laid the groundwork for blogging and online discourse in the 1990s, along with his influential book "Brave New War." The meeting outlined Robb's concerns regarding modern technology's role in facilitating authoritarianism and suppressing open dialogue, a theme central to the forthcoming conversation on the originals platform. The session concluded with Bonnitta expressing gratitude for attendees' participation, while Zach also clarified the objectives and format of the Watch Party, setting a collaborative tone for the discussions that followed.<p>The Watch Party introduction and background briefing for "John Robb: At War With Ourselves," led by Bonnitta Roy, provided an informative overview of the session's focus on John Robb, a pivotal figure in the fields of decentralized warfare and technology. Zach introduced Robb, highlighting his storied career as a Special Forces Air Force pilot and as a pioneering Internet analyst who laid the groundwork for blogging and online discourse in the 1990s, along with his influential book "Brave New War." The meeting outlined Robb's concerns regarding modern technology's role in facilitating authoritarianism and suppressing open dialogue, a theme central to the forthcoming conversation on the originals platform. The session concluded with Bonnitta expressing gratitude for attendees' participation, while Zach also clarified the objectives and format of the Watch Party, setting a collaborative tone for the discussions that followed.</p>