Spark an SNS Salon, hosted by the SNS Editorial Team, is a monthly space for SNS members* from around the world – whose ranks, as you know, include CEOs, Nobel Prize winners, economists, investors, media leaders, and beyond – to discuss the news, patterns, emerging technologies, and insights they’re tracking.
Held under Chatham House Rule, Spark is a 1 hour Zoom call which follows a roundtable discussion format. Meaning it’s candid, off the record, and driven by the insight in the (virtual) room, making your attendance all the more important.
It’s no secret that to truly understand what’s going on in the world, you’ve got to go beyond the headlines. Think of it as your personal brain trust for the future.
Bring your questions, ideas, and observations!
*We invite nonmembers to join their first Spark event for free. We encourage you to invite your colleagues and friends as spark is a great way to introduce them to the SNS and the SNS community.
Join us on the last Thursday of the month at 1pm PT
Next Spark: March 26th at 1pm PT
To help focus the conversation the SNS Editorial Team selects one to two topics as a starting place for the discussion. Typically selected from the most popular Global Report of the month or a suggestion from members.
Topic: This months topic is still in the works of being selected as the news cycle continues to accelerate. We will announce the topic closer to time in an effort for the conversation to remain as relevant as possible.
Spark Notes
By popular demand while being mindful of Chatham House Rules, below you will find Spark Notes, which are a collection of links which Spark attendees have shared in the chat during our last salon.
February Spark Notes
March 26th at 12pm PT - Next Spark - an SNS Salon
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oGTaIE4-RZSCh8dVoP5zMg
Register for FiRe 2026:
https://www.futureinreview.com/event-details-registration/future-in-review-2026
Berit Anderson’s SNS Special Alert “THE SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY DRIVING THE END OF LYING”
https://www.stratnews.com/recent/mode/show/issue/2026-02-15/
Paul Ekman. https://www.google.com/search?q=paul+ekman&oq=paul+ekman+&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQRRg80gEINDc4M2owajmoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Telling Lies: Clues to Deceit in the Marketplace, Politics, and Marriage by Paul Ekman
https://www.amazon.com/Telling-Lies-Marketplace-Politics-Marriage/dp/0393337456/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2N73Z8UF1KDS3&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DygsN62LExtVmh5lsnRFEEB0nY8qqBet_h9niVOgjp_NuLJIpbPxBZ5hVpDhCny6krzkLIn0UuPfNf1QUf3BEvQOd8d9Rn8WElgOiQnzpGouoMeVGAu1l5u_Sp5OYiOzGO2g6KuvZb4rxTdLydJtSP2llHKm8L713yF6XhqoKt13I6Jtd-zSwcH6cjpIuoDiboZkXvSB2mSo6xARboLshXZ2RyUqhTLO4NgLZZAEARQ.vE-IdCiX14od1smuLc-AtDvqFLgvBrW0zjTZFwOaVYY&dib_tag=se&keywords=paul+ekman&qid=1772136590&sprefix=paul+ekman%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-2
Prohibition on Use by the United States Government of Commercial Spyware That Poses Risks to National Security
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/03/30/2023-06730/prohibition-on-use-by-the-united-states-government-of-commercial-spyware-that-poses-risks-to First victim of AI agent harassment warns 'thousands' more could be next https://www.france24.com/en/first-victim-of-ai-agent-harassment-warns-thousands-more-could-be-next
The Adolescence of Technology: Confronting and Overcoming the Risks of Powerful AI
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Turn Location Services and GPS on or off on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102647
How to disable app tracking on Android
https://www.mintmobile.com/blog/how-to-disable-app-tracking-on-android/
Recommended Faraday Phone Cases
https://godarkbags.com/products/godark-faraday-bags-stop-hacking-and-location-tracking-of-your-cell-phone-and-tablet?srsltid=AfmBOoqbgc2O2uF9GUmbjwYPE8Qif92HwmSCAoaLQdKazSCIsB4Ybi-x
Exclusive: Anthropic Drops Flagship Safety Pledge
https://time.com/7380854/exclusive-anthropic-drops-flagship-safety-pledge/
Attempts to prevent cheating in academia have also involved Proctorio
https://proctorio.com/
Powered by the gig-economy via real-time employment of skilled people around the world to help students cheat during exams
https://www.chegg.com/
Trailer for Existence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzr-DSDMkJM
