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August 21, 2004: Nuclear 9-11 - Howard Bloom
Howard Bloom outlines a chilling forecast of mass-casualty terrorism driven by asymmetrical warfare and religious fanaticism, warning of a potential "Nuclear 9-11." He frames the threat within a broader historical and ideological context, tracing how militant movements use modern media, myth, and martyrdom to amplify psychological impact. Bloom argues that the real danger lies not only in rogue states or loose nukes but in the systematic failure of Western societies to understand the memetic warfare being waged against them. He explores the architecture of radical belief systems and how they hijack evolutionary psychology to create individuals willing to sacrifice themselves in acts of mass destruction. Using examples from history, religion, and biology, Bloom builds a case that terrorism is not just a political tool but an evolutionary strategy aimed at cultural dominance. He calls for a radically new form of defense based on understanding and countering the narrative and emotional appeal of violent ideologies.
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