World War III: Potential Outcomes

In this episode which was first aired on Whatifalthist’s podcast, Rudyard Lynch explores the hypothetical scenario of World War III, analyzing potential winners, front lines, and geopolitical alliances. --- SPONSOR: PLUMB Plumb is a no-code AI app builder designed for product teams who care about quality and speed. What is taking you weeks to hand-code today can be done confidently in hours. Check out https://bit.ly/PlumbTCR for early access. 🌐 Ready to achieve your 2024 goals? Start learning a new language with Babbel in just three weeks. Enjoy app lessons, live classes, and podcasts designed for real-world conversations. Get up to 60% off at babbel.com/torenberg –-- Recommended Podcast: Company Breakdowns Each episode of Company Breakdowns dives into S-1s and series B-and-beyond companies, interviewing founders and investors to break down the companies. First episode is on Rubrik - which just IPO'd. Coming up this season: Databricks, Reddit + more, Spotify Apple – This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at [email protected]. – FOLLOW ON X: @whatifalthist (Rudyard) @eriktorenberg (Erik) @TurpentineMedia – TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Welcome (00:12) Exploring the What Ifs and Changing Perspectives of World War III (01:50) Theoretical Alliances and Their Strengths (03:19) Potential Flashpoints and Concerns (04:35) The Unpredictability of Predicting the Future (05:11) Imagining a Scenario: China's Invasion of Taiwan (08:28) The Realities of Modern Warfare and Technology (10:21) Reevaluating China's Military and Social Stability (11:43) Sponsor: Turpentine | Babbel (17:43) The Complex Terrain of Potential Conflicts (21:55) A New Type of War: Demographic and Economic Battles (25:30) Concluding Thoughts and the Future of Warfare (26:00) Wrap