<p>In this episode I talk with Kate Epstein about her new book "Analog Superpowers: How a 20th Century Technology Theft Built the National Security State."</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Key points:</p> <p>- The book focuses on the development of fire control technology for battleships in Britain and how the U.S. essentially stole this technology.</p> <p>- The challenges of protecting military inventions through patents while maintaining secrecy.</p> <p>- The concept of "technology laundering" and how nations rewrite history to appear more innovative.</p> <p>- Parallels are drawn between UK-US tech transfers in the early 20th century, US-Soviet dynamics during the Cold War, and current US-China tensions.</p> <p>- The evolution of export control laws is discussed, tracing their origins from British influence to modern-day semiconductor restrictions.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Financially support the show here: <a href="https://www.usnavalhistory.com/#/portal/signup" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠https://www.usnavalhistory.com/#/portal/signup⁠⁠</a></p> <p>Please support the show if you are able. I greatly appreciate everyone who does so. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Email me at: [email protected]</p>