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Just another essay about Akira, Gears of War, Ronald Reagan, and Space Lasers. 

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The Conceptual Failure of Orbital Lasers

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Comments

Josh Lambert

Amazing, as always, but I was a little disappointed that "Jewish Space Lasers" didn't get a mention.

Robert Secundus

not sure if this is enough material for a full other video or bonus, but after watching the nebula vid, I'd be really interested in your thoughts on *current* missile defense experiments/ plans

Grizzlebee

Once again reality has to rain on our parade and deny us these badass looking space lasers. SMH

Kevin Williams

I love how hard Jacob geeks out over how much those Akira panels rule!

Donald Fanfon

Great video! Also how do I get into the discord server?

icarus harker

This was awesome! Now I have to watch Redline so I can learn about Funky Boy in context.

Revolutionbruce

Now I know what I'm watching tonight 🙂 Hope all is well with you, Jacob

Jacob Gasque

Are you reading my mind? My friend and I were just recently talking about the physics of orbital kinetic energy weapons Edit: The sound design at the end was sick

Kai Vee

Now THAT is a Jacob sounding video (says that to all Jacob videos)

Kaleb Cox

All my favorite things to talk about

AndreGG

Imma watch it on both youtube and nebula!