#105: Wayne Phelps - The Psychology of Killing Remotely

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In this episode we discuss:

👉 What do you learn as a Marine?

👉 How do you deal with killing a person?

👉 The consequences of Drone technology

👉 The psychological and physiological effects of being a drone operator.

👉 Information warfare in the digital age

👉 How to take care of your mental health as a soldier

👉 And so much more…

If you are interested in learning about the human side of this conflict, this episode is for you. It’s a tough but rewarding one.

Keynotes -

2:50 Marine corps disciplines a person

10:08 How to deal with killing another human or dehumanisation

16:28 What if drones fall into the 'wrong hands'?

29:00 The mental health toll of being a member of a drone crew

37:20 The importance of information in warfare.

44:36 The importance of humanity in a war

51:50 Where can people find your book?

Connect with Wayne Phelps

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayne_phelps1/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/waynephelps/ 

Resources

Wayne’s Website: https://www.waynephelps.com/

Link to Wayne's book  - On Killing Remotely: https://www.amazon.com/Lieutenant-Colonel-Wayne-Phelps