Explosives

Jordan Harbinger has discussed explosives and their societal impacts in various contexts on The Jordan Harbinger Show. Here are some key insights:

1. Fireworks and Public Safety:

   • Fireworks, a common form of explosive, can be dangerous and problematic.
   • They are linked to numerous injuries and fire hazards, especially in dry, fire-prone areas like California.
   • Discussions also mention the psychological effects on war veterans and the environmental impact due to toxic metal residues released into the air during fireworks (1).

2. Illegal Explosives:

   • Certain explosives like Cherry Bombs, Silver Salutes, and M-80s have been federally banned in the U.S. due to their hazardous nature. Exposure to these can be dangerous, and there's protocol on reporting their illegal sale (2).

3. Terrorist Uses of Explosives:

   • There are accounts of serious planned attacks, including attempts to use large ammonium nitrate truck bombs, which narrator Mubin Shaikh compares to the Oklahoma City bombing. These attempts illustrate the high lethality and complexity of planned terrorist attacks (3).

     The Fireworks Debate

     Jordan Harbinger

     David C. Smalley

     David and Jordan discuss the pros and cons of fireworks, highlighting the environmental impact, psychological fascination, and problematic racist packaging. They delve into the reasons why humans are drawn to fireworks and the long history of their existence.

     

     The Jordan Harbinger Show

     854: Fireworks | Skeptical Sunday

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4. Technological and Psychological Impact:

   • Conversations also touched on the history and psychology behind humans' fascination with explosives, especially fireworks, looking back to ancient times when such celebrations began (1).

These discussions offer a significant view into how explosives influence public safety, environmental health, and even political and psychological spheres.