A Machine They're Secretly Building charts a course from the Top Secret secrets of WWI intelligence (via the moon, 1972's Chess World Championships, a disco in Oklahoma and the cafeteria at CERN) through to 9/11, the erosion of privacy, Edward Snowden and the terror of a future that might already be upon us.
The book explores the dire state of the global economy, highlighting the widening gap between the rich and the poor. It delves into the consequences of economic collapse, illustrating how the middle class is increasingly squeezed and the impoverished are facing greater challenges. The narrative captures a sense of lost hope and the struggle for financial stability amidst a chaotic economic landscape.