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How we should perform this podcast (Task 2 of Formative)
Topics of discussion
Positive
New coalition including African nations, France, Slavic states, and remnants of the Middle East and Russia determined to tear down the powers of the US and China, though nations are weary.
US economy becomes further focused on war, fueling the military industrial complex.
Lockheed Martin net value over $5 trillion
Due to increased threats and occupations, US defense budget increases to $7 trillion dollars.
Jobs created eliminates homelessness, and decreases poverty significantly
Advancements in medical technology allows for major diseases to go into extinction in most regions.
Wounds/Injuries once fatal able to be treated and effectively cured.
Less casualties in war effort, though psychological trauma remains.
Nuclear arms exhausted, treaties prohibit further production, effectively halting the threat of further nuclear escalation
North Korea eliminated, new Korean state united in reconstruction efforts to China's displeasure.
Negative
Middle East taken over by Chinese and American occupation
Tehran bombed by Israeli nuclear warheads, Iranian government collapses
Russian made defenses completely fails, all nations rush to purchase American systems to no avail.
Russia collapses after all-out NATO assault
NATO disbanded despite US objection or evolves following lesser threat in Europe.
Parts of Siberia occupied by the US and China due to the region's richness in materials
Dead hand system successfully disarmed with espionage efforts.
Increased UN embargos on the US and China due to aggression on global stage
Little effect on the superpowers, as all need for natural resources are satisfied.
Increased tension between China and US, verging on complete war
Rampant protests in Chinese megacities, demands for change in incompetent government leadership, poor living conditions and air quality.
CCP forced to put down crowds of angry protesters, casualties in the hundreds of thousands.
Palestine, Iran, and parts of Europe become nuclear wastelands, making life difficult
Despite drastic environmental damage, major powers could not care any less and focus on further military escalation.
Holy land of Jerusalem saved by missile defense systems, though suffering major damage.
Significant areas of Israel, including military bases, heavily damaged.
War in Taiwan drains resources on both sides, Chinese troops further demoralized. US Pacific power challenged, Taiwan becomes a devastated war zone.
Britain, France, and Belgium overtaken by communist rule.
Relations with the US largely severed.
Climate disasters take out major hubs on the US East and West Coast, China, Africa, Europe and Southeast Asia.
Coastal cities partially submerged (Shanghai, New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Singapore, Jakarta, etc.)
Script tone
Active retelling of recent events that happened due to events from 50 years ago
Incorporate philosophical concepts in how humanity could've avoided this fate.