Space Technology's 'Original Sin' and The Politics of Outer Space | Bleddyn Bowen | Conversations 25

Feb 23, 2023

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A conversation with Author and Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Leicester, Bleddyn Bowen

Bleddyn Bowen is the author of two books: “War in Space: Strategy, Spacepower, Geopolitics” and “Original Sin: Power, Technology, and War in Outer Space.”

He is an associate professor of International Relations at the University of Leicester, specializing in space policy and military uses of outer space. He also consults on space policy for institutions including the UK Parliament, the European Space Agency, and the Pentagon

Timestamps:

00:00 - Start

09:38 What specific publications or topics create the most discussion in Bleddyn's classes?

11:57 What has society as a whole viewed space as?

14:06 What is Astropolitics?

17:08 What is space power?

20:05 What is space policy?

32:25 Bleddyn's books "War in Space, Strategies, Space Power, Geopolitics" and "Original Sin"

01:10:51 Summary of "Original Sin"

01:14:30 How does Bleddyn use his research, academia, writing, etc. for his work in consulting on space policy?

01:16:49 What's next for Bleddyn?

01:18:21 How can we be critical of "The Overview Effect"?