And I just read Daniel Ellsberg's new book the doomsday machine this is on nuclear deterrence.
Michael Shermer · The Joe Rogan Experience · Jan 2018 Listen at 1:51:21 Why people recommend it
Papers on the War is a collection of writings and analyses by Daniel Ellsberg that addresses the mechanisms and moral implications of American military intervention, particularly regarding the Vietnam War. The book and its author's legacy were referenced on The Joe Rogan Experience during discussions centered on whistleblowing and government transparency. When speaking with guest Kyle Kulinski, the host compared the actions of Julian Assange in exposing war crimes to the monumental efforts of Daniel Ellsberg, who revealed classified documents detailing civilian casualties and military strategies in Vietnam, noting that powerful institutions fiercely resist such transparency. In an earlier episode featuring Michael Shermer, a speaker mentioned reading Daniel Ellsberg's newer book concerning nuclear deterrence, further cementing the author's prominent place in conversations about state secrecy and global conflict. These podcast references underscore the enduring relevance of Ellsberg's work for anyone studying government accountability, the ethics of war, and the profound personal cost borne by individuals who choose to expose classified state actions to the public eye. The discussions serve as a historical bridge connecting past conflicts like Vietnam to modern debates surrounding investigative journalism, whistleblowers, and the ongoing struggle for governmental honesty.
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“because you know just like with Mike Ravel previously Daniel Ellsberg actually is who I'm thinking of just like with Daniel Ellsberg when he showed the what we were doing in Vietnam and how we were killing civilians they do not want you to expose their war crimes”