Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Andrew Bickford, "Chemical Heroes: Pharmacological Supersoldiers in the US Military" (Duke UP, 2021)
Andrew Bickford, "Chemical Heroes: Pharmacological Supersoldiers in the US Military" (Duke UP, 2021)
Andrew Bickford, "Chemical Heroes: Pharmacological Supersoldiers in the US Military" (Duke UP, 2021)
Friday 3rd June 2022
Andrew Bickford delves into the US military's efforts to create pharmacological 'supersoldiers' and the ethical implications on 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery'.
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I really found, like I found, that your analysis takes the reader to so many different places, from Achilles to child's play, to magic, which makes the book very exciting to read, and you made difficult concepts very accessible in my view.
Imagine a soldier who can withstand extreme trauma, not just through training but through pharmacological enhancements. In this eye-opening episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', Andrew Bickford takes us on a journey through the US military's attempts to create 'supersoldiers'. From the Cold War era to the present day, Bickford uncovers the military's deep history of using performance-enhancing technologies.
He discusses everything from mandatory immunizations and bio-protective gear to the latest drugs developed during the global War on Terrorism. But it's not just about the science; Bickford also invites us to ponder the ethical implications of these advancements. What does it mean for heroism when a soldier's strength is chemically engineered? And how far should we go in altering human bodies for military purposes?
This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of science, ethics, and modern warfare.