21. Military-Civil Fusion (patreon teaser)

Published: Nov. 21, 2020, 8:40 p.m.

b'\\u201cTechnological superiority is a prerequisite for ethical superiority.\\u201d These words by Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, encapsulate a dangerous philosophy underpinning how the bloodless ghouls in the tech sector aim to integrate their systems and ideologies into the military-industrial complex. Michael joins us again to discuss the deep technological, ethical, and political contradictions that undermine their claims to superiority of any kind. As Luckey and his ilk create and operate the machinery of American imperialism, we must reject their claims to superiority and their ascension up the chain of command.\\n\\nSubscribe at patreon.com/thismachinekills to help support TMK and hear premium episodes every week!\\n\\n\\u2022 Read Michael\\u2019s excellent essay on the politics of drone warfare and drone witnessing: The Testimony of Drones https://sydneyreviewofbooks.com/essay/the-testimony-of-drones/ \\n\\u2022 Follow Michael on twitter: https://twitter.com/richardson_m_a \\n\\u2022 Check out his work: https://www.arts.unsw.edu.au/our-people/michael-richardson \\n\\nHosted by Jathan Sadowski (twitter.com/jathansadowski) and Edward Ongweso Jr. (twitter.com/bigblackjacobin). Production / Music by Jereme Brown (twitter.com/braunestahl).'