About this episode

The episode examines the ethics of drone warfare through Grégoire Chamayou’s book, while also providing updates on current conflicts.

We look at Grégoire Chamayou’s groundbreaking 2015 book on Drone Warfare to examine the phenomenon of killing without vulnerability, and the troubling ethics such technologies induce. If you enjoyed this episode:– Support Blood Work via Patreon– Leave a rating or review on your podcast app– Follow us on Bluesky / Instagram / Twitter Image: An 18-year-old factory worker named Norma Jean Dougherty poses for a photograph at the Radioplane factory in Burback, Califorina, in 1944. Shortly after, she would achieve international stardom under the stage name ‘Marilyn Monroe’. Blood Work is a Scam Goldin ProductionThis episode was produced by Thomas O’MahonyOur theme song is ‘Dream Weapon’ by Genghis TronOur artwork is provided courtesy of KT Kobel THIS WEEK IN VIOLENCE: Supply & DemandALSO AVAILABLE IN AUDIOThis week, we’re coming through with some updates on the swirl of outside actors arming the conflict in Sudan; news of a thwarted coup in Niger which possibly clarifies the nature of Russia’s role in the Sahel; and a troubling technological advancement in the Russia-Ukraine War. Enjoy.

People in this episode

Host: bloodwork

Topics covered

• drone warfare
• ethics of technology
• military technology
• conflict updates
• historical context

Keywords

• drone warfare
• Grégoire Chamayou
• ethics
• military technology
• Sudan
• Niger
• Russia-Ukraine War

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Organizations: Genghis Tron, KT Kobel

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