Terrorism and technology
Mike and Josh are joined by Rosie Mutton to discuss the role of technology in modern-day terrorism, and the technological arms race between the citizen and the state.
Super-soldiers in sci-fi
In this episode, Mike and Josh discuss some of the early depictions of super-soldiers in science fiction, from Robert A. Heinlein’s Starship Troopers (1959) to Joe Haldeman’s The Forever War (1974).
The chaos of war
How do armed forces seek to rationalise the chaos of war? Is it even possible? Mike and Josh discuss the use of technology during the Vietnam War and the infamous Operation Igloo White. They go on explore the implications of technology-led warfare, and ask whether there can ever be such a thing as too much information for commanders to digest.
The Ethics of Autonomous Vehicles
In this episode, Mike and Josh continue their chat about autonomous or self-driving cars, and venture into the world of ethics.
Autonomous Vehicles
In this episode, Mike and Josh discuss the rise of autonomous vehicles, and the ethical implications of autonomous vehicles for wider society.