Ethics Weapons

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A former Wall Street quant sounds the alarm on Big Data and the mathematical models that threaten to rip apart our social fabric—with a new afterword “A manual for the twenty-first-century citizen . . . relevant and urgent.”—Financial Times NATIONAL BOOK...

In this charming journey into the past, a historian reveals medieval wisdom that can still guide us today "One of the most compelling medieval history books I have ever read." –Ian Mortimer, author of The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England Peter Jones was teaching medieval history at...

EXPENDABLE FLESH: The Secret Science of Segregation and the WWII Mustard Gas Experiments Discover the Shocking Hidden History of WWII's Mustard Gas Experiments on Black Soldiers During World War II, thousands of young African American men enlisted to fight overseas, inspired by the "Double V" campaign’s promise of victory over fascism abroad and racism at home. But for thousands of these patriots, the battlefield was not in Europe or the Pacific. It was inside the locked steel chambers and toxic marshlands of top-secret U.S. military facilities. In Expendable Flesh, author Laurence Blake ...

War has changed — and you probably didn’t notice. It no longer unfolds only on visible battlefields, with soldiers advancing and tanks crossing borders. Today, war happens in silence, guided by algorithms, sensors, satellites, and armed drones. Lethal decisions are made thousands of miles away. Entire populations live under permanent surveillance. And global conflicts are fought without formal declarations, without defined fronts, and without a clear end. DRONE WAR is a deep, timely, and unsettling analysis of this historic transformation. This book reveals how we have entered the era ...

Are you ready for the ultimate mountain goat hunting guide? Introducing Hunting Mountain Goats, the go-to eBook for any hunter looking to take on these elusive and majestic creatures. With 20 comprehensive chapters, you'll gain a wealth of knowledge before you even set foot in the mountains. From understanding the habitat of mountain goats to choosing the right gear and equipment, physical preparation, hunting techniques, and essential safety measures, you'll be well-equipped for your adventure. But Hunting Mountain Goats goes beyond just the basics. You'll also delve into mountain goat ...

"A chilling, necessary, and profoundly neutral look at the algorithmic revolution of warfare." Is the "Human-in-the-Loop" a lie? In AI War Is Here: Not Science Fiction Anymore, Dr. Joseph A. Ippolito delivers a devastatingly clear-eyed analysis of how artificial intelligence has already seized control of the global "Kill Chain." Moving beyond the "Sentience Trap" of science fiction, this book explores the reality of the front line: a world of predictive analytics, automated target recognition, and the crushing velocity of machine-led engagement. Inside this high-stakes exploration, you will...

Uncover the chilling military history of biological warfare, where invisible infectious diseases become deadly weapons. Perfect for a gripping daily commute or a tense, deep-focus listening session, this sobering exploration traces humanity's dark obsession with weaponizing nature. Journey from...

Step into the trenches of military history to explore the chilling evolution of toxic warfare and international law. Perfect for your morning commute, this intense historical deep-dive uncovers the gripping true stories of the scientists, soldiers, and diplomats who fought to contain a mass...

After his father died, James L. Nolan, Jr., took possession of a box of private family materials. To his surprise, the small secret archive contained a treasure trove of information about his grandfather's role as a doctor in the Manhattan Project. Dr. Nolan, it turned out, had been a significant figure. 

They were called logs. Thousands of men, women, and children, taken from their homes and delivered to a military compound in occupied Manchuria where Japanese doctors used them as raw material for the most systematic program of human experimentation the modern world has ever seen. They were infected with deadly diseases. They were cut open without anesthesia. They were frozen, burned, and suffocated in the pursuit of data. The men who did this were not punished. They were protected.

The true story of what the drone revolution did to the world. The revolution that began in a Ukrainian apartment in February 2022 did not stay in Ukraine. It spread to the Red Sea, where a group of fighters in sandals was using Iranian-supplied drones to close one of the most important shipping lanes on Earth — forcing American destroyers to shoot down twenty-thousand-dollar weapons with million-dollar missiles, rerouting global trade around the Cape of Good Hope, raising consumer prices from Singapore to Rotterdam. It spread to Israel, where the Defense Forces integrated FPV drones into ...

Throughout history, the noblest atrocities have been committed not in defiance of morality but under its banner. The Inquisition tortured in the name of spiritual salvation. Holy wars slaughtered millions to uphold divine virtue. Entire civilizations were dismantled because their customs offended someone else's moral code. Even today, moral convictions fuel bitter conflicts over abortion, vaccination, capital punishment, and countless other issues—not because the participants lack principles, but because they possess them with absolute certainty.

Can Nuclear War Ever Be Just? In a world teetering on the edge of renewed global conflict, The Just War Tradition and Nuclear Weapons in the New Cold War Era confronts the chilling reality of modern warfare with moral clarity and philosophical depth. Lawrence J. Terlizzese revisits the timeless ethical questions of war and peace, applying the classic principles of just war theory to today’s most dangerous weapons and geopolitical tensions. From the halls of ancient Rome to the deserts of Iraq, from pacifism to proportionality, Terlizzese traces the historical, biblical, and philosophical ...

Science and violence converge in modern warfare. While the finest minds of the 20th century have improved human life, they have also produced human injury. They engineered radar, developed electronic computers, and helped mass produce penicillin all in the context of military mobilization. Scientists also developed chemical weapons, atomic bombs, and psychological warfare strategies. Rational Fog explores the quandary of scientific and technological productivity in an era of perpetual war. 

A military experiment to create supersoldiers. What can go wrong? Have you ever played role-playing games where you need to powerlevel your character by adding certain points to the strength, dexterity, or intellect? Imagine someone doing it with real live soldiers. A group of scientists working for the army is testing unique technology to terrifically boost the abilities of ordinary soldiers turning them into the ultimate weapon. How far will they dare to go in their experiment? What is the ideal modification balance of skills for the perfect warriors? The action sci-fi short story “Plus...

The book Bullet Catchers: I Am the Weapon is a story of unique men and women in the industry of close personal protection that gives a glimpse at who we are and why we do what we do. Even with knowing the high-risk factor that is attached to it. What makes individuals like us want to do this? Some would automatically say the money! Yes, that is true for some, but I wouldn’t say that is the only reason across the board. There must be more.