The race for AI and quantum computing has become the first hot war of Cold War II, mirroring the nuclear arms race of Cold War I, with unexpected battles in unexpected locations.
An explanation of the various alliances and enemy relationships during World War II, including who was fighting whom and on which fronts.
The podcast discusses the potential conflicts of the 21st century between nations and the importance of individuals like Elon Musk to inspire global science collaboration beyond geopolitical conflicts. It also highlights the progress that China has made in science in the past 10 years and the need to appreciate the science regardless of political bickering.
The Russo-Japanese War in 1905 showed the world that non-white nations could defeat white nations in military conflict, which had a profound impact on colonial people's view of their former colonizers. A potential military conflict between the US and China could have a similar effect on how nations view the US as an "undefeatable enemy".
1949 was a tumultuous year in the Cold War, marked by the victory of Chinese communists over nationalists, which added the country with the largest population in the world to the ranks of communism, sparking a big political debate in the United States.