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Accessory to War
The Unspoken Alliance Between Astrophysics and the Military
Book • 2018
In this book, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang explore the historical and ongoing alliance between astrophysics and the military.
They discuss how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been used in warfare, from early celestial navigation to modern satellite-enabled warfare.
The book spans thousands of years, including examples such as Christopher Columbus' use of lunar eclipses and the use of satellite intelligence during the Gulf War. It emphasizes the two-way street of collaboration between science and the military, influencing each other in significant ways.
They discuss how the methods and tools of astrophysics have been used in warfare, from early celestial navigation to modern satellite-enabled warfare.
The book spans thousands of years, including examples such as Christopher Columbus' use of lunar eclipses and the use of satellite intelligence during the Gulf War. It emphasizes the two-way street of collaboration between science and the military, influencing each other in significant ways.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson in the context of discussing the relationship between war and innovation.
Neil deGrasse Tyson in the context of discussing the relationship between war and innovation.
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Our Burning Questions – Entropy & Immortality
Mentioned by Neil deGrasse Tyson when discussing the relationship between astrophysics and the military.
Neil deGrasse Tyson when discussing the relationship between astrophysics and the military.27 snips
Cosmic Queries – Before the Big Bang
Mentioned by Neil deGrasse Tyson , this book explores the unspoken alliance between astrophysics and the military.
Neil deGrasse Tyson , this book explores the unspoken alliance between astrophysics and the military.
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#1159 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
Mentioned by Zach Weinersmith in the context of discussing arguments for space settlement and the role of scarcity in conflict.
#187 – Zach Weinersmith on how researching his book turned him from a space optimist into a "space bastard"
