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The Impact of War on Technology and Society
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The idea of war has become a symbol of existential extermination and has influenced the development of technology in society. The concept of total war, with tools to exterminate humanity, has spurred competition among individuals to build services and software to serve others.
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The descendants of great generals, such as Napoleon, are now working as quant traders and competing against each other.
1:12:59 - 1:16:23 (03:23)
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The descendants of great generals, such as Napoleon, are now working as quant traders and competing against each other. However, capitalism only works when supported by law, and the prestige of law and reason is currently breaking down.
ChapterThe Impact of War on Technology and Society
Episode#289: Johnathan Bi – Rene Girard & The Philosophy of Innovation
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The concept of war has evolved from being a symbolic sport to a total war where existential extermination is possible with the push of a button.
1:16:23 - 1:20:28 (04:05)
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The concept of war has evolved from being a symbolic sport to a total war where existential extermination is possible with the push of a button. Historically, war was fought by aristocrats, local conscripts or militia, however, with Napoleon, total conscription motivated the entire state, even people not on the front lines.