The speaker recounts their visit to a nuclear submarine at Pearl Harbor and the staggering cost of its equipment, including nuclear missiles. They express concern about the excessive spending on military technology and its potential impact on decision-making driven by financial interests. They also mention the ongoing arms race with China and the race to develop advanced AI technology in the military.
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1. The speaker toured a nuclear submarine at Pearl Harbor.
2. The submarine had a navigation room with expensive equipment (between $50 and $100 million).
3. There were nuclear reactors on the submarine guarded by armed personnel.
4. The submarine had torpedo rooms with massive torpedoes.
5. There were 10 missiles with nuclear warheads in the missile room.
6. The speaker estimated that a nuclear missile with a warhead, guidance system, and propulsion costs at least $30 million.
7. The speaker observed eight submarines docked in Pearl Harbor, each potentially carrying 10 missiles.
8. The speaker expressed concern about the large amount of money spent on military weapons and the incentives for conflict due to such spending.
9. The text discusses the financial incentives behind military decisions and the impact on lives.
10. There's a mention of building different parts of weapons systems in various states to make them difficult to dismantle.
11. The speaker acknowledges the argument for continued military spending to maintain technological superiority.
12. The arms race with China and the integration of AI technology in military systems are mentioned.
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