The myth of the high-tech heist
MIT Technology Review
by Adam RogersFebruary 13, 2026
Making a movie is a lot like pulling off a heist. That’s what Steven Soderbergh—director of the Ocean’s franchise, among other heist-y classics—said a few years ago. You come up with a creative angle, put together a team of specialists, figure out how to beat the technological challenges, rehearse, move with Swiss-watch precision, and—if you…
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Originally published on MIT Technology Review on 2/13/2026