Nuclear Absurdities: Civil Engineering Gone Rogue

This chapter explores the surreal ideas from the mid-20th century where nuclear explosions were proposed as solutions for civil engineering projects, particularly during the Suez Crisis. The discussion humorously critiques the reckless ambitions of scientists who experimented with nuclear detonations for purposes like fracking and resource extraction, raising concerns about environmental impact and indigenous rights. Lastly, it introduces bizarre connections to cattle mutilations and UFOs, highlighting a quirky friendship formed in the midst of these strange phenomena.