Contrasting Abstract and Tangible Threats

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This chapter explores the contrast between the abstract nature of biological threats and the more tangible threats in the Middle East. It also discusses the recent pandemic, the emotional toll of constantly thinking about potential problems, and the desire to work on more exciting projects.

EPISODE #22: Mike Solana is joined by Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey. Anduril is leading the way as an entirely new defense company in the United States, specializing in autonomous systems. In this episode, Palmer discusses the war in the Middle East, the future of American war, concerns over China, banning TikTok, and the production of semiconductors in the United States.

Featuring Mike Solana, Palmer Luckey

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TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro - Welcome Palmer Luckey!

2:00 - Selling Weapons To Other Countries

4:00 - Who Is Anduril Working With?

8:15 - Iron Dome

13:15 - New Anduril Projects That Palmer Can Speak About

14:15 - Cost-Plus Contracting

19:15 - Subterranean Warfare

32:00 - Technologies That Are Coming Soon

35:00 - 23andMe Hack

36:15 - The Next Pandemic

39:00 - How Palmer Manages Emotions While Taking On Such A Stressful Business 42:00 - Chinese Military Threats 46:30 - Manufacturing - How Do We Increase Manufacturing In The U.S. 56:30 - Banning TikTok 1:00:45 - Chips & Semiconductors In The U.S. 1:05:15 - Palmer Gives Optimism For The Future 1:07:00 - See You Next Week! Pirate Wires Podcast Every Friday! #podcast #military #war #Israel #Palestine #Hamas #defense #usa #tech #politics