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Mines, Minds, and Machines: The Race To Dominate the 4th Industrial Age
This talk traces how global competition for critical minerals fuels advances in semiconductors, robotics, and AI driving an arms race in superintelligence and energy-hungry data centers. We’ll explore how these forces connect and the choices that will shape our future.
Joseph Rooke leads a team that tracks security macro trends and emerging risks, supporting leaders as they make decisions in uncertain environments. He has built and led teams globally across cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense, including roles at BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence. His work focuses on the practical intersection of technology, geopolitics, and security as the landscape continues to evolve.
Date:
19 February 2026, 17:00
Venue:
Balliol College, Broad Street OX1 3BJ
Venue Details:
Balliol Pavilion
Speaker:
Joseph Rooke
Organiser contact email address:
oxdiplo@gmail.com
Host:
The Oxford Diplomatic Society (University of Oxford)
Booking required?:
Not required
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Amelia Blunden
