Conflict & security All I can say is that you are uninteresting! An exchange with General Michael Hayden, Director of the NSA from 1999-2005 On the first anniversary of Ed Snowden’s revelations, this interview contributes to what we intend will become a growing, in depth exploration of the significance of surveillance for the future of humanity across the globe. By Anthony Barnett and Michael Hayden / 4 Jun 2014