P.W. Singer and the Power of Useful Fiction
Article/Op-Ed in Revolution in Military Affairs

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Dec. 31, 2024
New America Strategist and Senior Fellow Peter W. Singer spoke with the Revolution in Military Affairs podcast regarding useful fiction as a method of analysis:
In this episode of the Revolution Military Affairs Podcast, we sit down with Peter Singer, renowned author of Ghost Fleet and LikeWar, and a thought leader in exploring the future of war and security. Peter discusses "useful fiction," a powerful method blending rigorous nonfiction analysis with storytelling to communicate complex insights about future conflict and competition. By creating engaging narratives, useful fiction transforms dense concepts like military strategy and emerging technologies into relatable and actionable ideas.
Listen to the episode here.