A Problem of Strategy [Philosophy: East and West no. 18] (KPFA)

Summary

The transcript discusses the limitations of current military strategies, especially nuclear weapons, arguing that war objectives should focus on control rather than destruction. It advocates for a shift towards non-destructive, tactical approaches such as chemical immobilization and guerrilla resistance, emphasizing realistic and technical solutions over moral appeals in the context of the Cold War confrontation between the United States and Russia. The speaker calls for smarter, strategic use of technology to avoid mutual annihilation.