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Calm Emotions vs. Nuclear Deterrence: Our Most Unhinged Peace Plan Yet

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Summary:
We draft superpowers that would actually reduce violence. Ian leans into protection, empathy, and healing. Justin and Clöwn test the line between deterrence and domination with instant kill switches, mass teleportation, and planetary climate toggles. Comedy, ethics, and sci-fi collide.

Resources Mentioned (no links stated in transcript):

  • D&D-inspired “Calm Emotions” spell (reference by vibe)

  • Star Wars Episode I (Gungan shields vs. laser doors)

  • Anime nods (JJK/Todoroki mentions)

  • Asmongold/Epstein files conversation aside

Key Takeaways

  • Prevention > retaliation; barriers + empathy reduce escalation.

  • Disarm tools, not people—matter-swap knives/guns into harmless materials.

  • Resource abundance defuses root causes of conflict.

  • Healing closes harm loops without authoritarian overreach.

  • Deterrence can mirror the violence it claims to stop—mind the line.

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49 episodes

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Manage episode 505865016 series 3654741
Content provided by Humor Highwire. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Humor Highwire or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Summary:
We draft superpowers that would actually reduce violence. Ian leans into protection, empathy, and healing. Justin and Clöwn test the line between deterrence and domination with instant kill switches, mass teleportation, and planetary climate toggles. Comedy, ethics, and sci-fi collide.

Resources Mentioned (no links stated in transcript):

  • D&D-inspired “Calm Emotions” spell (reference by vibe)

  • Star Wars Episode I (Gungan shields vs. laser doors)

  • Anime nods (JJK/Todoroki mentions)

  • Asmongold/Epstein files conversation aside

Key Takeaways

  • Prevention > retaliation; barriers + empathy reduce escalation.

  • Disarm tools, not people—matter-swap knives/guns into harmless materials.

  • Resource abundance defuses root causes of conflict.

  • Healing closes harm loops without authoritarian overreach.

  • Deterrence can mirror the violence it claims to stop—mind the line.

  continue reading

49 episodes

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