Dear Professors -
I was holed up in my laboratory cave deep in the trenches of medicine, in a hospital built on an old Comanche Indian burial ground
There was a stack of benign fibroadipose tissue on my desk. I was chipping away at the slides for some time, and then a podcast came on the radio (iPhone). It was writer Annie Jacobsen explaining how she researched and published the book, “Nuclear War: A Scenario”
Jacobsen has a delightfully upbeat demeanor despite the subject of the book
In this episode of
I’ll take you through some parts of this book which were interesting to me and opened my eyes to new perspectives. The discussion revolves around the history, escalation, and potential consequences of nuclear warfare. Starting with the industrialization of nuclear weapon production in the 1950s, the episode explores various aspects such as the logistics, strategies, and moral dilemmas associated with nuclear arsenals. Insights from Los Alamos historian Glenn McDuff, engineers and strategists, and detailed descriptions of the potential devastation of nuclear strikes are highlighted. The book provides a sobering overview of emergency protocols, the impossibility of recalling nuclear missiles once launched, and the catastrophic impact of electromagnetic pulses (EMP) on modern society. The podcast aims to underscore the importance of de-escalation and the grim reality of nuclear warfare while encouraging listeners to appreciate the present and advocate for peace00:00 What lead to the rise of the nuclear arms race? 02:15 Introduction to 3DEEPERCUTS podcast 02:50 A little background on the author, Annie Jacobsen 06:33 The Structure and Outline of the Book 07:49 What is the SIOP? 12:29 Who and where in the US talked about nuclear escalation? 20:30 What is US STRATCOM? 22:56 Where are the global nuclear threats? 27:39 What is the President's Role in Nuclear Decision-Making? 32:21 What is the U.S. Missile Defense System? 42:46 What is the Pentagon's Nuclear Dilemma? 44:04 Should we be concerned about Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear Threats? 45:49 What is a B-2 Stealth Bombers? 48:20 How do Submarines fit into the nuclear defense system? 50:19 How bad would a potential nuclear strike be? 01:11:39 What is an EMP bomb and what would it mean for society? 01:19:17 Reflections, conclusions and final thoughts on the book
SPEAKER LINKS:
Link to the book: https://a.co/d/8LnDoo4
Author website: https://anniejacobsen.com/
PODCAST LINKS:
SubStack:
Website: https://3deepercuts.net
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HOST LINKS:
Career Guides: https://chuckgmd.gumroad.com/
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Enjoy the episode, Professors.
We’ll catch you next time. Please feel free to reach out with feedback to me. Always looking for ways to make this audio-experience better for you, the listeners
In strength,
CHUCK-G
3DEEPERCUTS PUBLISHING 2024
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