Dear Folks,

 

Given the shaking of spears and rattling of bayonets, all round the world, I decided to re-read this wonderful book.... Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen.

 

 

I suggest that you read this book, too, if you have not yet read it.

 

This book is not science fiction.

 

And, furthermore, this books seems much in line with the thinking of my fellow alum, Noam.

 

This might be a good book for you to read this Sunday...and then.....

 

Upload your thoughts.

 

What do you think?

 

Best regards,

Gamma

 

 

25 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I suggest that you read this book

No, not the hysterical type.

25 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

This book is not science fiction.

No it’s not, it’s just fiction.

War is probably the most unpredictable feature of humanity, it’s useless to guess how/when it will start and how it will end, especially the nuke aspect. It’s best to go on with life without the concern, not a damn thing any of us can do about it anyway.

1 hour ago, novacova said:

No, not the hysterical type.

No it’s not, it’s just fiction.

War is probably the most unpredictable feature of humanity, it’s useless to guess how/when it will start and how it will end, especially the nuke aspect. It’s best to go on with life without the concern, not a damn thing any of us can do about it anyway.

I oppose: War is the most predictable activity of humanity. A group of historians have traced back human existence for 2000 years. They found, that only during 350 years of this time, "the recorded civilised world was war free". Unfortunately, I didn't copy and save those findings.

The fact that almost 80 years of "European Peace" has lured the after WW2 Generations into believing that Europe is "war proof" has shown to be an illusion.

 

War and violance is part of the human DNA. As well as Love and Compassion. We are the weirdest mammel that evolution has produced.

 

2 hours ago, novacova said:

War is probably the most unpredictable feature of humanity, it’s useless to guess how/when it will start and how it will end

 

1 hour ago, swissie said:

I oppose: War is the most predictable activity of humanity.

You’re challenged at English reading comprehension and mis-read another post. Or do you have a crystal ball, in which case then please tell us now when the next war will begin? And at what accuracy is your prediction level? 
 

There’s a user on this forum who predicted a couple years ago that nuclear war by the end of 2024, then decided to change the prediction to 2025, it’s a guessing game, the same thing that pseudo psychics use to scam folks.

You have a better chance finding a grapefruit sized object in space than finding a nuclear submarine off the coast of North America. 

 

Admiral Connor.

2 hours ago, swissie said:

We are the weirdest mammel that evolution has produced.

 

Yes, but I, and only I, am the weirdest of all of us mammals, including the woolly mammal, of course.

 

 

One thing which freaks me out, during the wee hours....is....

 

Most of those in power do not realize just how close we are to midnight.

 

Also, they do not understand the science of nuclear war.

 

And, they do not smoke, like Carl.

 

Who is Carl, anyway?

Sagan, of course.

 

There is just so much that most here on this glorious forum do not know, and I have no time....

 

So, the thing that freaks me out is that those in power have no understanding of science, or the science of things which have the potential to cause existential catastrophe.

 

Most are lawyers who don't even know why Pluto is not a planet, anymore.

 

We are being led by elected idiots.

 

This is really not a good circumstance if we wish to survive.

 

And, my guess is that humanity has this secret wish to die....or then....why would we be doing what we are doing?

 

 

Thanatos has no prick because, Unlike David...

No need for procreation, is my guess....am I right????

 

Sure, you can pooh-pooh what I am saying....but then....

you are just whistling past our collective graveyard, IMHO.....

 

I know that you know what I mean, even though you might not be willing to admit it to your conscious mind, even though...

Deep down...
you know that this is true.

 

 

13 hours ago, swissie said:

We are the weirdest mammel that evolution has produced.

Indeed, but we are fantastic and capable of great things. It is ego and identification with the mind that has thrown us off. Still evolving. Hopefully we can get to the stage where mongrels like Putin and co are automatically eviscerated at birth. I also like the idea of a Logun’s Run scenario… getting rid of the olds, including me. They should at least not be allowed to make any decisions that affect humanity, or own vast mounts of property and land. 

14 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Dear Folks,

 

Given the shaking of spears and rattling of bayonets, all round the world, I decided to re-read this wonderful book.... Nuclear War: A Scenario by Annie Jacobsen.

 

 

I suggest that you read this book, too, if you have not yet read it.

 

This book is not science fiction.

 

And, furthermore, this books seems much in line with the thinking of my fellow alum, Noam.

 

This might be a good book for you to read this Sunday...and then.....

 

Upload your thoughts.

 

What do you think?

 

Best regards,

Gamma

 

 

In my library, but haven’t read it yet. She was on Lex Fridman a while back; found her a grind to listen to in that whispery tone of hers. 

6 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

In my library, but haven’t read it yet. She was on Lex Fridman a while back; found her a grind to listen to in that whispery tone of hers. 

 

The thing was....

 

She seemed so very fascinated by it all....

 

Sort of like Morticia....

 

Still, her book is not too bad....really.....

 

During her interviews, she comes off as if she is gloating over the annihilation of the world....haha....true.

 

But, i doubt she is gloating.

 

I think she might just be extremely fascinated by her topic.

 

 

 

Wars are theft writ large. Territory, water, oil, resources. It has always been that way.

 

The Romans invaded Egypt for food. Hitler invaded Russia for lebensraum and oil. Ukraine hosts 25% of the world's chernozem, the most productive soil on the planet.

On 7/26/2025 at 9:06 AM, GammaGlobulin said:

What do you think?

 

Back to this topic seems Annie thought this podcast was worthy. Even if you didn't gamma.

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8qObdS-bhRM

 

 

18 hours ago, blaze master said:

 

Back to this topic seems Annie thought this podcast was worthy. Even if you didn't gamma.

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8qObdS-bhRM

 

 

 

What Annie was communicating, including her many warnings, is always important.

 

But, sometimes one needs to rely on podcasters who may be fools, in order to increase one's exposure, and to reach most of the people most of the time.

 

The podcaster is uneducated, as we all know.

GREAT HOLES in his scope of knowledge, which becomes very apparent in most of the interviews he does.

 

I guess he thinks that if he asks uneducated questions people will think he is cute, and I wonder if his audience is mostly full of girls.

 

He hasn't a clue about science.

 

I would not be surprised if he must hire someone as a coach, just before each podcast, in order to protect himself from appearing too dumb.

 

Every once in a while he will ask a science question which reveals just how deep his misunderstanding of science truly is.

 

But, yes, Annie's book is worth a read.

I was not disappointed.

 

2 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

But, sometimes one needs to rely on podcasters who may be fools, in order to increase one's exposure, and to reach most of the people most of the time.

 

So yes you do agree.

57 minutes ago, blaze master said:

3 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

But, sometimes one needs to rely on podcasters who may be fools, in order to increase one's exposure, and to reach most of the people most of the time.

 

So yes you do agree

 

This was also the point I was making when talking about Mo being on the podcast when I said I was listening for him. 

45 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

This was also the point I was making when talking about Mo being on the podcast when I said I was listening for him. 

 

Who is Mo?

Do you mean Moe?

 

 

Because, the podcaster/youtuber who hosts his podcast...reminds me of Moe, not Mo.

 

Anyway, I am unable to listen to the podcaster, due to his very rudimentary understanding of science, or misunderstanding of science, actually.

4 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Who is Mo?

Do you mean Moe?

 

 

Because, the podcaster/youtuber who hosts his podcast...reminds me of Moe, not Mo.

 

Anyway, I am unable to listen to the podcaster, due to his very rudimentary understanding of science, or misunderstanding of science, actually.

 

Mo Gawdat. One of the more reasonable and positive people in the AI field. 

5 hours ago, blaze master said:

 

Mo Gawdat. One of the more reasonable and positive people in the AI field. 

 

Say what you like, BUT.....

 

THIS GUY is a true superstar....

 

 

On 7/26/2025 at 8:06 PM, GammaGlobulin said:

 

 

And, furthermore, this books seems much in line with the thinking of my fellow alum, Noam.

 

 

 

 

What school did you both attend ?

 

 

16 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

 

 

What school did you both attend ?

 

 

 

Are you SERIOUS??????

 

Please just GOOGLE IT....OK?

 

 

You know how to GOOGLE....Don't you?????

 

PLEASE NOTE:  What was Chomsky in his prime like, .....

Like Miss Jean Brodie ????

NO!

 

 

My greatest respect goes out to Noam....

 

I love the guy....IMMENSELY.....

I have read much of what he has written.

 

If ONLY most men could be half as smart as Noam, with equal wisdom, our World would be fit for the likes of you and me.

 

Truly a great man in our own times....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

32 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Say what you like, BUT.....

 

THIS GUY is a true superstar....

 

 

 

I didnt say superstar I said reasonable and positive. 

 

Demis is the same age as me. Maybe he likes portage fishing too. 

13 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

 

Are you SERIOUS??????

 

Please just GOOGLE IT....OK?

 

You know how to GOOGLE....Don't you?????

 

 

 

The internet said Noam is a cunning linguist who built a career out of pontificating.

 

 

 

  

5 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

The internet said Noam is a cunning linguist who built a career out of pontificating.

 

Obviously, you have no idea how to GOOGLE PROPERLY.....

 

You need to have a bit of wisdom if you wish to use the internet for good.