
The Ethical Skeptic | Embargoed Information, Syndicate Anti-Wisdom, & The Mysteries of Life
Classification Realities and the Virtual Hole of Information
The guest clarifies the difference between security clearance and operational access, noting that much classified material is tactically insignificant. He argues that truly sensitive information is often not classified at all to avoid the administrative trail required by law, such as registering with controlling authorities. Instead, agencies classify the "accoutrements" around a subject to create a virtual hole or smoke screen that protects the core intellectual property.



