Novara Media Novara FM: The New Space Race Is an Arms Race w/ Daniel Deudney
Nov 22, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Daniel Deudney, an academic at Johns Hopkins and author of "Dark Skies", delves into the alarming militarization of space. He warns of the dangers posed by nuclear arms linked to space advancements and critiques the illusion of colonizing other planets. Deudney highlights the need for urgent action against climate change, rather than futuristic fixes, and calls for a return to grassroots efforts to manage technological risks. The conversation urges prioritizing Earth’s well-being over expansion into the cosmos.
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Deudney's Space Interest
- Daniel Deudney's interest in space began in childhood during the Apollo missions, fueled by science fiction.
- He now studies space through lenses of international relations, future studies, and political theory, recognizing its planetary context.
Mid-20th Century Advancements
- The mid-20th century saw a cluster of advancements: V2 rockets, nuclear weapons, computers, and the Great Acceleration.
- These advancements are interconnected and crucial to understanding human activity beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Nuclear Age and Space Race
- The space race and nuclear weapons development are intertwined due to interstate rivalry, primarily between the US and Soviet Union.
- Both nations recognized the potential of scientific and technological advancements to shift the global balance of power.