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178 - Hilary is Cranky About Everything

Not So Standard Deviations

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The Concerns of Technology as a Weapon

The chapter discusses the concern about the development of new technology and how it can be classified as a weapon, giving the government authority to control companies and individuals. The speakers explore the analogy of the Manhattan Project and the decision to develop the nuclear bomb despite later regrets. They question whether it is more important to focus on winning a war or considering the long-term consequences.

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