In this essay for The Globe and Mail Futures @ Risk Series, historian and strategic advisor Dr. Laurence Mussio explores the growing disconnect between the digital systems that increasingly govern modern life and the physical infrastructure that sustains them. From artificial intelligence and critical supply chains to energy grids and financial markets, Mussio argues that today’s greatest risks emerge when institutions prioritize speed, efficiency, and automation while neglecting resilience and institutional memory. Drawing on history, geopolitics, and emerging technologies, he examines how nations and organizations can better navigate an era of adversarial risk and rapid disruption. Ultimately, Mussio challenges leaders to rethink the relationship between technology, infrastructure, and strategic foresight in a world where the “ghost” of digital intelligence cannot exist without a resilient physical foundation.
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Dr. Laurence B. Mussio is a strategic historian and trusted advisor to CEOs who helps leaders make sense of today’s volatile geopolitical and economic landscape. Known for his ability to connect historical patterns to modern disruptions—from AI and trade shocks to institutional and market realignments—he brings clarity to moments of uncertainty.
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