World War III: Potential Outcomes
History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett - En podkast av Turpentine
In this episode which was first aired on Whatifalthist’s podcast, Rudyard Lynch explores the hypothetical scenario of World War III, analyzing potential winners, front lines, and geopolitical alliances. --- SPONSOR: PLUMB Plumb is a no-code AI app builder designed for product teams who care about quality and speed. What is taking you weeks to hand-code today can be done confidently in hours. Check out https://bit.ly/PlumbTCR for early access. 🌐 Ready to achieve your 2024 goals? Start learning a new language with Babbel in just three weeks. Enjoy app lessons, live classes, and podcasts designed for real-world conversations. Get up to 60% off at babbel.com/torenberg –-- Recommended Podcast: Company Breakdowns Each episode of Company Breakdowns dives into S-1s and series B-and-beyond companies, interviewing founders and investors to break down the companies. First episode is on Rubrik - which just IPO'd. Coming up this season: Databricks, Reddit + more, Spotify Apple – This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at [email protected]. – FOLLOW ON X: @whatifalthist (Rudyard) @eriktorenberg (Erik) @TurpentineMedia – TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Welcome (00:12) Exploring the What Ifs and Changing Perspectives of World War III (01:50) Theoretical Alliances and Their Strengths (03:19) Potential Flashpoints and Concerns (04:35) The Unpredictability of Predicting the Future (05:11) Imagining a Scenario: China's Invasion of Taiwan (08:28) The Realities of Modern Warfare and Technology (10:21) Reevaluating China's Military and Social Stability (11:43) Sponsor: Turpentine | Babbel (17:43) The Complex Terrain of Potential Conflicts (21:55) A New Type of War: Demographic and Economic Battles (25:30) Concluding Thoughts and the Future of Warfare (26:00) Wrap