Modern Wisdom

#644 - Jack Carr - What Has Happened To The Love For America?

Jun 22, 2023

Jack Carr, a former U.S. Navy SEAL and author of The Terminal List, dives deep into the realities of military life versus its glamorous portrayals in media. He shares gripping stories of his narrow escapes and the healing power of writing for veterans. Carr discusses the myths surrounding snipers and examines the societal shift in perceptions of military service. He also explores the ethical dilemmas in his writing journey and the importance of remembering past sacrifices, all while navigating the complex landscape of storytelling in today's world.

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Jack Carr

Highlights

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Episode notes

The Benefits of Having Efficient Systems in Life

01:17

Military vs. Intelligence Services and Patriotism in the US

00:58

The Certainty of Peter Zion

01:39

Facing the Worst Possible Scenario: Discovering What You're Made of

01:11

Intro

4min

Therapeutic Narratives of War

18min

The Reality of Snipers: Beyond the Myth

8min

Navigating Storytelling in a Complex World

35min

Exploring Fiction and Realities of Intelligence Locations

2min

Perceptions of Power: Military vs. Intelligence

15min

The Power of Certainty in Uncertain Times

2min

From Warrior to Writer: Navigating Transformation

5min

Jack Carr is a former United States Navy SEAL, outdoor adventurer and author of The Terminal List series.

The lives of Navy SEALs have been romanticised on screen and in books for decades. But what is life behind-the-scenes actually like? Just accurate are the dramatisations? And why does no one love the military any more?

Expect to learn the details of Jack's narrowest escape from death, what are the biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding military snipers, the parallels between warfare and the struggle against cancel culture, what Jack’s daily writing routine is, why it's dangerous for younng people to forget the sacrifices made by past generations, the credibility of potential future threats from China and much more...

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