11.11 – MU Podcast

The intelligence program that saw 1600 Germans brought to America after World War II is the focus this week as Annie Jacobsen joins us to discuss her new book on Project Paperclip.

What did the Third Reich's top mind's contribute to the United States and was it worth the moral cost?

We also feature new advances in brain implants, ice cold Indian Babas, and the secrets of sleep.

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Annie Jacobsen

• Annie Jacobsen Official Website

Links

• World-builders, rejoice: the final Oculus Rift VR dev kit is here
• Sony reveals Project Morpheus, its VR headset for PlayStation 4
• The Future of Brain Implants
• Colour blind artist becomes world's first 'eyeborg' by having antenna implanted inside his skull so he can 'hear' colours
• Neil Harbisson: I listen to color
• “Negropodamus” disses Internet of Things, predicts knowledge pills
• Dead Indian Guru Put in Freezer for 'Deep Meditation'
• Is Ashutosh Dead or in ‘Samadhi’?: No one has an answer and the suspense continues, notes Yes Punjab
• Sansani: the mystery of Ashutosh Maharaj

Plus+ Links

• Nazis in Antarctica
• Katt Duff - The Secret of Sleep

Books Mentioned

Music

• esta. - Carousel via Hilly Dilly
• Joey pecoraro - Band In The Box via The New Lofi
• subzar - part i - tethered no more from shackled to soar via Echoes and Dust
• Insightful - Geaux via KEEPREAL
• Blockhead - Tricky Turtle via The Spill
• SAFIA - Paranoia Ghosts Other Sounds via EARMILK
• Senths - i'm so happy via Gorilla vs Bear
• Nick Lynar - I Still via Stoney Roads